Record #:

16240

Author(s):

Locklear, Erica Abrams

Abstract:

The people of Western North Carolina look forward to spring for a number of reasons, one of which is a culturally unique food that tastes and smells like no other--ramps. A member of the wild leek family, ramps fulfill an important cultural and economic space in Western North Carolina. Locklear considers the role by investigating customs surrounding ramps that include uses, festivals, stories, cycles, and restrictions.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 53 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 2006, p4-18, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wild leek; Ramp (Plant)

Record #:

20804

Author(s):

Sauceman, Fred

Abstract:

Because of its culinary and medicinal potential, ramps, a much-maligned plant with a strong scent, is getting an image makeover.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 81 Issue 5, Oct 2013, p144-146, 148, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ramp (Plant)

Record #:

36508

Author(s):

Locklear, Erica Abrams

Abstract:

Ramps, a type of onion that smells and tastes like a cross between leeks and garlic, were and are used for a variety of purposes. Regional to Appalachian areas, they can be eaten raw or cooked, and were often the centerpiece of many funny stories about eating or harvesting too many of them.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 54 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 2007, p12-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ramp (Plant); Food customs--Appalachian