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Discovery Center At Deep Creek Lake Hosting 8th Annual Ramp Cook-Off
Annapolis, Md. - The Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake will be hosting its 8th Annual Ramp Cook Off and Tasting on Saturday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a celebration of Garrett County’s rich folk heritage. Ramp gathering, preserving and eating has long been an eagerly awaited sign of spring in Appalachia.
Ramps are flavorful wild onions high in healthy vitamins and minerals and distinguished by its strong garlic and onion odor. They have the cholesterol-reducing capacity of garlic and folk medicine maintains that ramps keep away colds and flu.
Judging will take place at 11 a.m. and tasting by the public will begin by 12 p.m. A panel of two judges will determine the winner based on creativity, ramp flavor and presentation. There will be interpretive events on site, tasting, live music and fun for the whole family.
Pre-registration for the event is required no later than April 22. Electricity will be available if needed. For more details or to enter a dish, contact the Discovery Center at 301-387-7067.
April 16, 2009 Contact: Megan Rhoads
410-260-8001
mrhoads@dnr.state.md.usMaryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 449,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov