Crazy About Ramsons

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Sabrina Sue Daniels

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96 pages

30 recipes — from traditional to unimaginable!

Every spring, people go crazy about ramsons! Ramsons are wild food on your plate that you’ve gathered yourself. To ensure safe foraging, the photographs show all the different facets of ramsons, so that you’ll be able to identify them unambiguously. Some 30 fresh and juicy green recipes from pesto 2.0 to sushi will win over even the most hesitant wild herb sceptics, who will discover that, unlike garlic, it won’t smell like the next day. If you don’t want to go foraging, you can also gather the power herb in your own garden – and so that ramsons addicts don’t suffer withdrawal symptoms once the growing season is over, there’s also an extra section on appropriate substitutes. Meanwhile, those who are completely crazy about ramsons can check out tips for a ramsons treatment regimen.

Either you are already crazy about ramsons or you will be. It’s spring — off to the forest! The No. 1 wild herb is waiting for you. And if you don’t dare to gather even with the close-up photos in this book or there simply is no forest: then buy the wild garlic! Or plant it in your garden. Ramsons even thrive in a pot. And don’t panic: ramsons smell intense, but unlike garlic not the day after. Are you already a ramsons addict and can’t see another pesto? Try it with sushi, babka or 30 other recipes from food blogger Sabrina Sue Daniels. Even ramsons salve is possible! Go for it! Take your ramsons addiction to a new level!

Ramsons can do more than pesto! Don’t miss this b-eary power herb on your next forest walk. Packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, it just waits to be discovered by you.

Ramsons have in recent years become the undisputed star among wild herbs. For a long time the “witch herb”, as it is also called, is no longer only part of pesto and pasta.

Healthy and strengthening
The wild garlic convinces on all fronts, even when it comes to health benefits. Its high vitamin C content is a good boost for the immune system especially after the gray winter months. A cleansing and strengthening ramsons cure in spring with ramsons tincture, oxymel or a delicious smoothie acts detoxifying and gives new strength for the start of the year. Not only the leaves are tasty, the buds and flowers also tempt to delicious recipes that you should not miss. And with a ramsons paste and oil you can enjoy the power of the b-eary herb all year round.

Collecting joy
The lovely thing about ramsons is that it is very easy to collect and can be found every year on the market and in the supermarket. So even gathering-shy gourmets can enjoy this tasty leek relative. No worries when collecting in nature: in this book you will find many useful tips to distinguish the poisonous look-alikes from the tender ramsons plants. The author also reveals where ramsons likes to take root and which rules you should observe when collecting.

Wow recipes
Of course the culinary delights are not missing! Therefore there are also delicious recipes like open ramsons lasagne, halloumi wraps or savory ramsons babka that will surely make your mouth water. Have fun gathering and feasting!

In spring, fresh ramsons are a delicious alternative to chives, garlic and onion. Another advantage: after consumption kissing need not be canceled, because it leaves a less intense odor.

You will learn to prepare ramsons like a pro in this book. The b-eary leek is an all-rounder in the kitchen that easily outshines its relatives chives, garlic and co.

For soups: add at the end and do not cook for too long otherwise it loses its special kick. Process fresh ramsons best immediately after picking or buying. If not possible, wrap in damp kitchen paper and store in the refrigerator for 1–2 days.

Conserving — how to!
Ramsons can be easily frozen or dried. For large amounts, pastes and ramsons oil are a great alternative for preservation. These keep in the refrigerator for several months and are a good base for tasty recipes.

Basic recipe for ramsons paste
150 g ramsons
150 g olive oil
1 tsp salt

Wash ramsons, pat dry on a kitchen towel and roughly chop. Put in a mixer with olive oil and salt and purée finely. Fill into a clean jar, pour olive oil to the top edge and close the jar. Store in the refrigerator until use.

Freeze it!
Ramsons can also be frozen to preserve it. Wash well, dry on a kitchen towel and roughly chop. Optionally mix with a little oil, loosely fill into freezer bags or ice cube trays and into the freezer. The ramsons cubes are easy to portion and always at hand. In the freezer ramsons keeps for several months.

Next level ramsons enjoyment!
Wow recipes that will knock your socks off! Fancy lasagne that meets stylish New-York-rolls, floral capers and delicious rainbow radishes, but always with an extra portion of bear power!

Sabrina Sue Daniels

Sabrina Sue Daniels is a German food stylist, photographer, and author based in Frankfurt am Main. She specializes in food photography, styling, and recipe development, offering authentic and professional services for publishers, cookbooks, packaging, magazines, advertising, and social media.

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