Another Thing We Dig

[RedGinger]

We went digging for leeks yesterday. These are also known as wild ramps. These are very early because of the warm weather. But, the garlic in my garden is up, so I figured the leeks would be too. Wild leeks have a very strong onion/garlic flavor. Kids used to get sent home from school for eating them. I made some regular leek dip yesterday, (there are many fancy recipes with lots of ingredients), and can't even stand myself now!

It was a good day to be out in the woods with the warm weather and sun.

 

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A few pictures of the stream where we washed them off before heading home.

 

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Stream/creek

 

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Third pic

 

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Last one

 

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The water was very loud. We didn't want to stay there too long because we couldn't hear anything.

 

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Gold? []

 

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Leo helps Mommy finish cleaning leeks at home.

 

[surfaceone]

Hey Lauren & Joe,

The bride says you guys are kinda early...

Did'ya see This Vid?

Any Fiddleheads poking up yet?

 

[RED Matthews]

Hello Lauren, I had to write to tell you about my appreciation for leeks. When I was with Thatcher Glass the castings for the mold shop came from Elkins West Va.. This time of year they would bring two or three big cardboard boxes of Leeks to the Mold Shop. We got fresh bread from a nearby bakery and made sandwiches.
I never found any in NY and am surprised that you have them there. Great munching, though. Thanks for the coverage.
RED Matthews