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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
On Mon, 3 May 2010 14:14:27 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:
I smelled onions at Canyon Ridge right before the otter incident. In fact, I've probably smelled onions 15 times along smaller waterways in Austin but never really gave it a second thought. Why - I don't know. It's food after all. They are indeed wild green onions, at least at Metric and Cedar Bend (just south of there). They are growing out of the sides of the creek, just above the limestone creekbed. A little anemic, but perfectly edible (this was right next to the apartment complex that was on TV all day for getting hit by lightning last week). How do they get there? This a feeder creek to Walnut Creek. But these seem to be common to all creeks in north Austin. Kinda makes me wonder how far my wild garlic has spread since I live right next to vary large creek/waterway... -sw |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
On Jun 6, 9:58*pm, Sqwertz wrote:
They are indeed wild green onions, at least at Metric and Cedar Bend (just south of there). *They are growing out of the sides of the creek, just above the limestone creekbed. *A little anemic, but perfectly edible (this was right next to the apartment complex that was on TV all day for getting hit by lightning last week). How do they get there? *This a feeder creek to Walnut Creek. *But these seem to be common to all creeks in north Austin. Kinda makes me wonder how far my wild garlic has spread since I live right next to vary large creek/waterway... -sw Hey, helping to bring back 'edible landscape' is a good thing!! |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
Sqwertz wrote:
On Mon, 3 May 2010 14:14:27 -0500, Sqwertz wrote: I smelled onions at Canyon Ridge right before the otter incident. In fact, I've probably smelled onions 15 times along smaller waterways in Austin but never really gave it a second thought. Why - I don't know. It's food after all. They are indeed wild green onions, at least at Metric and Cedar Bend (just south of there). They are growing out of the sides of the creek, just above the limestone creekbed. A little anemic, but perfectly edible (this was right next to the apartment complex that was on TV all day for getting hit by lightning last week). How do they get there? This a feeder creek to Walnut Creek. But these seem to be common to all creeks in north Austin. Kinda makes me wonder how far my wild garlic has spread since I live right next to vary large creek/waterway... -sw Thanks! |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
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, ImStillMags wrote: On Jun 6, 9:58*pm, Sqwertz wrote: They are indeed wild green onions, at least at Metric and Cedar Bend (just south of there). *They are growing out of the sides of the creek, just above the limestone creekbed. *A little anemic, but perfectly edible (this was right next to the apartment complex that was on TV all day for getting hit by lightning last week). How do they get there? *This a feeder creek to Walnut Creek. *But these seem to be common to all creeks in north Austin. Kinda makes me wonder how far my wild garlic has spread since I live right next to vary large creek/waterway... -sw Hey, helping to bring back 'edible landscape' is a good thing!! I do so agree.... I've noted that a LOT of the city here is landscaped with Rosemary and various Salvias. :-) Low water users and culinarily useful. -- Peace! Om Web Albums: http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet *Only Irish *coffee provides in a single glass all four *essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar *and fat. --Alex Levine |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
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Sqwertz wrote: On Mon, 3 May 2010 14:14:27 -0500, Sqwertz wrote: I smelled onions at Canyon Ridge right before the otter incident. In fact, I've probably smelled onions 15 times along smaller waterways in Austin but never really gave it a second thought. Why - I don't know. It's food after all. They are indeed wild green onions, at least at Metric and Cedar Bend (just south of there). They are growing out of the sides of the creek, just above the limestone creekbed. A little anemic, but perfectly edible (this was right next to the apartment complex that was on TV all day for getting hit by lightning last week). How do they get there? This a feeder creek to Walnut Creek. But these seem to be common to all creeks in north Austin. Kinda makes me wonder how far my wild garlic has spread since I live right next to vary large creek/waterway... -sw The onions in my yard have matured and died back for the year. The onions grew to be 1" across due to all the rain. :-) -- Peace! Om Web Albums: http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat. --Alex Levine |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
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cjt wrote: Omelet wrote: In article , ImStillMags wrote: On Jun 6, 9:58 pm, Sqwertz wrote: They are indeed wild green onions, at least at Metric and Cedar Bend (just south of there). They are growing out of the sides of the creek, just above the limestone creekbed. A little anemic, but perfectly edible (this was right next to the apartment complex that was on TV all day for getting hit by lightning last week). How do they get there? This a feeder creek to Walnut Creek. But these seem to be common to all creeks in north Austin. Kinda makes me wonder how far my wild garlic has spread since I live right next to vary large creek/waterway... -sw Hey, helping to bring back 'edible landscape' is a good thing!! I do so agree.... I've noted that a LOT of the city here is landscaped with Rosemary and various Salvias. :-) Low water users and culinarily useful. Does anybody really like Rosemary as a culinary item? It's like garnishing with turpentine. I like it! Just use a light hand with it. It goes well on poultry. -- Peace! Om Web Albums: http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet *Only Irish *coffee provides in a single glass all four *essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar *and fat. --Alex Levine |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
Omelet wrote:
In article , ImStillMags wrote: On Jun 6, 9:58 pm, Sqwertz wrote: They are indeed wild green onions, at least at Metric and Cedar Bend (just south of there). They are growing out of the sides of the creek, just above the limestone creekbed. A little anemic, but perfectly edible (this was right next to the apartment complex that was on TV all day for getting hit by lightning last week). How do they get there? This a feeder creek to Walnut Creek. But these seem to be common to all creeks in north Austin. Kinda makes me wonder how far my wild garlic has spread since I live right next to vary large creek/waterway... -sw Hey, helping to bring back 'edible landscape' is a good thing!! I do so agree.... I've noted that a LOT of the city here is landscaped with Rosemary and various Salvias. :-) Low water users and culinarily useful. Does anybody really like Rosemary as a culinary item? It's like garnishing with turpentine. |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
On Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:27:56 -0600, cjt
wrote: Does anybody really like Rosemary as a culinary item? Yes. It's like garnishing with turpentine. No it's not. There are several types, try a different one. Look for the long needles. -- Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get. |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
On Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:20:48 -0500, Omelet
wrote: In article , cjt wrote: Does anybody really like Rosemary as a culinary item? It's like garnishing with turpentine. I like it! Just use a light hand with it. It goes well on poultry. Combine it with garlic, with or w/o lemon and of course EVOO. -- Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get. |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
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sf wrote: On Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:20:48 -0500, Omelet wrote: In article , cjt wrote: Does anybody really like Rosemary as a culinary item? It's like garnishing with turpentine. I like it! Just use a light hand with it. It goes well on poultry. Combine it with garlic, with or w/o lemon and of course EVOO. And a little pepper, but not too much. ;-d -- Peace! Om Web Albums: http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat. --Alex Levine |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
On Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:27:56 -0600, cjt
wrote: Omelet wrote: In article , ImStillMags wrote: On Jun 6, 9:58 pm, Sqwertz wrote: They are indeed wild green onions, at least at Metric and Cedar Bend (just south of there). They are growing out of the sides of the creek, just above the limestone creekbed. A little anemic, but perfectly edible (this was right next to the apartment complex that was on TV all day for getting hit by lightning last week). How do they get there? This a feeder creek to Walnut Creek. But these seem to be common to all creeks in north Austin. Kinda makes me wonder how far my wild garlic has spread since I live right next to vary large creek/waterway... -sw Hey, helping to bring back 'edible landscape' is a good thing!! I do so agree.... I've noted that a LOT of the city here is landscaped with Rosemary and various Salvias. :-) Low water users and culinarily useful. Does anybody really like Rosemary as a culinary item? It's like garnishing with turpentine. It's delicious! I have it growing in the yard and use it and like it. H. |
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Wild Onions - Maybe Ramps - Solved
Sqwertz wrote:
I was just researching types of rosemary and there other doesn't appear to be much (if any) culinary differences. Most of the sites I saw were botanical rather than culinary, though. Is there really any difference? Not that I have ever noticed. I think the culinary varieties tend to be smaller-leaved and are not as likely to become woody. The rosemary-oil flavor seems to be very similar if not identical. I tend to add and then later remove rosemary branches from things I am cooking, rather than grinding it up and leaving it in. You might want more tender rosemary if you're doing the latter. My most usual use of it is baked ziti. Steve |
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