| Around mid- to late April, it feels like everyone in the Northeast corridor who usually frequents the farmer's market begins to contract a feverish obsession with ramps. And look, I get it. Ramps have a delicious, mild onion-y flavor, and they taste great made into a compound butter. More importantly, they're the first sign of real, actual spring. But over the years I have scoured the markets in this season, I have become disenchanted with ramps. You see, my heart actually belongs to another lesser-known allium, one that appears closer to the official beginning of summer, whose strong bright flavor is welcome on all manner of vegetables and grilled meats. I'm talking about garlic scapes. Read more... |
