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Walk Like an Eqyptian (Onion)

My friend Deb said she was headed out to a farm-stand recently, and I decided to tag along. She took me to a garden in Killingworth, just minutes from the Madison town line, packed with all sorts of goodies. We bought several kinds of kale, garlic scapes, purslane, zucchini, and more. The owner of the garden, a guy named Squash, harvested everything for us as we picked what we want. He offered us something called Eqyptian walking onions, which I had not heard of before. They taste like regular onions, but with a bit more bite, sort of like a shallot, making them more interesting. You can eat the entire plant, including the greens. They get their name because they spread easily, with the topsets eventually toppling over, taking root, and growing into new onions. Why Egyptian? We weren’t sure, but it might be because ancient Eqyptians worshiped onions, believing them to be symbols of eternity. Either way, it prompted Deb to launch into a brief chorus of the song by The Bangles. You know the one I’m talking about. Want some Eqyptian walking onions and other fresh produce? Call Squash first between 6 and 9 p.m. to make sure he’s home and he’s available to harvest it for you. He’ll let you know how to get there: 203-710-3323.