Bärlauch (literally “Bear leeks”), also known as ramsons or wild garlic, is a wild relative of chives that is native to Europe (and Asia). Here in Switzerland it appears in the produce section of grocery stores at this time of year. Last night I bought my first bunch and baked it into a quiche along with asparagus and potatoes. Its rich garlicky taste really made the quiche. Today I bought a second bunch and tonight I am making it into a pesto (substituting it for basil). I probably won’t need to add in any extra garlic at all. I love learning about new food items like this! (Hat tip to Birgit, my German teacher, for telling me about bärlauch.)
