Tag: Cooking ramps

According to the Vermont Department of Health, reports of false hellebore poisoning—a deadly ramp lookalike—increased significantly in 2020. So, are wild ramps safe to eat? Yes, they are, but only if you can correctly and confidently identify them from their toxic counterparts.

While they may look a little like scallions, ramps possess a significantly stronger garlic fragrance and flavor. This wild spring delicacy, also known as wild leeks, has a unique taste that is a powerfully pungent cross between onion and garlic, creating a highly sought-after flavor profile for chefs and foragers alike.