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I see “ramps” on some menus this time of year. What are they and how nutritious are they?

Sometimes called wild leeks, ramps (Allium tricoccum) belong to the same genus as onions, leeks, scallions, and shallots. They look somewhat like small scallions but taste more like stron...

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