Ramps with Pasta alla Carbonara
Ah, I have finally captured the ever elusive ramp! I've wanted to get some ever since I heard of them a few years ago, but I didn't know how. Some people like Marc at No Recipes forage for the bulbs, also known as wild leeks. I haven't had the chance to go out in the wilderness and do so, but don't think I haven't wanted to. Everywhere I've gone lately in Connecticut, I've been on the lookout for broad-leafed leaves with a hint of burgundy on the stem. I've almost pulled out lilies of the valley from other yards thinking I had found them. But, alas, no luck. That's where the farmers' market came in. I knew my only chance to find them was to check the market in April and May since they have such a short availability. After a discouraging trip to the Union Square farmers' market in mid-April to buy ramps, I finally found them in great abundance this past week when I visited the market with my fellow foodie Caroline . I checked all the stands b...
