The Welsh and the Leeks
Written by Asinus Asinum Fricat on June 8, 2008 – 8:38 am -Apart from bringing a subtle taste to any stews or soups, the leek is quite an achiever, with a more delicate and sweeter flavor than onions. Leeks are related to onions, shallots and scallions to which they bear some resemblance.
They look like large scallions having a very small bulb and a long white cylindrical stalk of superimposed layers that flows into green, tightly wrapped, flat leaves. In this pic above, it looks as though they’re wearing a little grass skirt! Read more »
Tags: Food, History, Leek, Vichyssoise Soup., Wales
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