Merging Symbols, Space and Identity in Appalachia: An Examination of the Ramp

Over the past ten years, the ramp, a traditional Appalachian food, has invaded elite culinary circles outside its native culinary region of Appalachia. Ramps (Allium tricoccum) are wild leeks traditionally foraged for in the spring, and are known for their pungent smell. This unique vegetable is tra...

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Main Author: Rivers, Bridgette C.
Other Authors: Geography
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/23315