Happy Cinco de Mayo! So perfect for it to fall on “Taco Tuesday”. I hope that if you’re into it, you get some great food and tasty margaritas tonight. Even if tequila and tacos aren’t your thing, we got a jam-packed week of events. You can tell that the summer event season is warming up!

If yinz haven’t gotten your ramps, you’re running out of time! Ramp season is probably only going to be here for another week or two. There are still forageable (I think that’s a word) spots around where you can find them. People are still spotting them at farmers markets as well.

If you don’t know what ramps are, they’re also known as wild leeks. They’re in the same family as onions, garlic, shallots, etc. If you eat them raw, they’re sharp but mellow out as you cook them. The best way I can describe the flavor is a mix between garlic and onion.

So what makes them so special? They’re not commercially grown and are pretty hard to find in the wild because their season is so short in the early spring. They need just the right cold conditions to grow well. And as they’ve grown in popularity, people have been over-foraging them and depleting patches.

If you are lucky enough to find them out in the wild, there are a few things to keep in mind so that people can keep enjoying them for generations to come.

If you’re on the hunt for ramps, check out this article on how to spot them. They look a lot like lily-of-the-valley and false hellebore, which are both toxic. So best to be careful and know what you’re looking for.

Let’s say you’ve found some ramps, now what do you do with them? If you like garlic or onion in a recipe, you can use ramps. They’re super versatile and taste great in a wide variety of recipes. I found this great site that has recipes for every taste.

Since the season is nearly over, it’s hard to find them in markets. But Harvie, a local grocery delivery service, still has them. You can find them here.

When Sam Isaly invented the Klondike Bar in 1929, how much did the chocolate-dipped vanilla ice cream bar cost?

I’ll share the answer in next week’s edition!

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PGH Greek Food Fest - The festival starts on Tuesday from 11 am to 9 pm. It runs through Sunday at 8 pm. More info.

Cinco de Mayo - Kitchen opens at 12 pm at Shannonigans. See more.

Bethel Park Farmers Market - Every Tuesday from 3 to 7 pm rain or shine! Full vendor list.

Tres Lads Cinco de Mayo Party - 5:30 pm at Mad Mex in Robinson. More details.

Music Bingo - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at 7 pm at Trace Brewing. Get tickets.

Early Childhood Morning - From 10:30 to 11:30 am at the National Aviary. This is included with your general admission ticket. Learn more.

Knit PIT Yarn Club Lawrenceville - All crafts welcome at Eleventh Hour Brewing from 6:30 to 9 pm. See details.

Mother’s Day High Tea - It runs from Thursday through Sunday at The Frick. See available seatings.

Open Air Zelie - The weekly Thursday night market in Zelienople kicks off the season. From 4 pm to 8 pm in downtown Zelienople. See more.

Phipps May Market - Get your spring plants, accessories, decor and more. It runs Friday from 9 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Get tickets.

Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica - 6:30 pm at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Get tickets here.

Movies Under the Stars - 7 pm at Boyce Park. See the movie here.

Sewickley May Mart - From 9 am to 2 pm on Broad Street with local vendors, community organizations, food, and wares. Vendor list.

Running of the Wools - Celebrate the history of the sheep industry in our region from 10 am to 4 pm. Details here.

Toypalooza - From 10 am to 4 pm at the Monroeville Convention Center. Get tickets.

Migratory Bird Day - From 10:30 am to 2 pm at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Learn more about songbirds and how we can continue to protect them. Learn more.

5k Beer Run x Aslin Beer Co. - The race starts at 11 am at Aslin Beer Co. and includes a free craft drink. Tickets are running low, get them here.

August Wilson Birthday Block Party - From 11 am to 6 pm at the August Wilson House. More details on vendors and performers.

PGH Social Club Pickleball - From 3 to 5 pm at Washington’s Landing. Learn more.

Uncover Squirrel Hill Spring Wine Walk - You’ll get to try out 15 different wines on this self-paced tour. The event runs from 4 to 7 pm. Get tickets.

Mother’s Day Celebration - Celebrate Mom at the Zoo from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Moms get in for free all day. More info.

Southside Market at Velum Fermentation - Check out opening weekend for the Southside Market. It runs every Sunday from May 10th through September 27th 10 am to 2 pm. More info.

Neighborhood Flea - The season kicks off from 10 am to 3 pm running through October on the second Sunday of the month. See more.

Momosas & Muffins at Treasure Trove Fleatique - Good drinks, good snacks, and quality time with mom. 11 am to 6 pm. See more details.

Mother’s Day Movie Night - 7 pm at the Bakery Square Courtyard. Special appearance from Nectar Candy Cart and free popcorn from Pittsburgh Popcorn Company. Reveal the movie.

Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week - It all starts on Monday and runs through the 17th. Participating restaurants will have their own featured meals. See the restaurant list here.

Remember to tag us @steelcityledger on Instagram if you check out any of these events!

With how it’s shaping up this weekend, maybe pick one of those indoor activities. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that things clear up Sunday night for the movie night at Bakery Square.

Friday: 🌤️ 64° Hi / 48° Lo | 💧 55% chance of rain | 💨 9 mph wind

Saturday: 🌧️ 65° Hi / 49° Lo | 💧 90% chance of rain | 💨 9 mph wind

Sunday: 🌧️ 69° Hi / 51° Lo | 💧 69% chance of rain | 💨 4 mph wind

If any of yinz participated in marathon weekend, I hope you had a blast! The weather was dang-near perfect for running. And we got this beautiful photo from it. Macncheeseface has made an appearance before so I’m excited to have them back again!

City Council approved a 10-year agreement between the Department of Public Works and the Student Conservation Association. This group of young volunteers helps to plant trees and maintain our parks. After we removed over 100 trees for the Draft, this is a welcome agreement. Anything we can do to improve the canopy over the city.

This week, Allegheny County announced the lineup and dates for the Summer Concert Series at South Park Amphitheater and Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater. All concerts are free to attend and have a genre for everyone to enjoy. Not to mention there will be food trucks on site for every concert! You can see the full lineup here.

Dependable Drive-In is nominated in the USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Drive-In movie theaters. Support them by voting here!

This sweet orange boy is finally starting to come out of his shell and is looking for his soul family. He loves head boops and cheek scritches. And I get the feeling that he’ll start to be a cuddly cat once he gets fully comfortable with his new family. Who couldn’t fall in love with those crinkle ears! Meet him here.

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