2nd Annual Rampfest

Recently we attended the 2nd Annual Rampfest up in Lanark County. It was a private gathering of Ottawa's finest food lovers - mainly members of a local cooking club and also some of their good chef friends here in town. What an afternoon. I tell you this only so you can salivate over the many uses of ramps and if this word is new to you, hopefully you will take a read on the Internet about this fine wild leek. Here is the menu we enjoyed.

*** APPETIZERS ***


Lobster and Ramp Salad Canapé (My personal favourite!!)


Baked Brie with Caramelized Ramps & Sun Dried Tomatoes


Bacon Wrapped Tart of Ramps, Potatoes and Cheddar


Smoked Salmon Rillette with Pickled Ramp Mayo on Baguette


Tart of Wild Leeks & Mushrooms in Garlic Cream


Ramps with Spicy Shrimp & Gnocchi


Hot Italian Sausage with Pickled Ramps & Dijon

*** MAIN ***

Smoked, Ramp Marinated BBQ Beef Tenderloin on a Bun [no picture]


BBQ Poached Salmon in White Wine & Ramps


Ramp Coleslaw


German Potato Salad with Pickled Ramps

Cheeses with Ramp Jelly & Fruit [no picture].