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The leek (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum (L.) J. Gay) is a vegetable belonging, with onion and garlic, to the Alliaceae, the onion family. Also in this species are two very different vegetables: The elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum) grown for its bulbs, and kurrat which is grown for its leaves in Egypt and elsewhere in the Middle East. The leek is also sometimes classified as Allium porrum (L.)
Rather than forming a tight bulb such as the onion, the leek produces a long cylinder of bundled leaf sheaths which are generally blanched by pushing soil around them (trenching). They are often sold as small seedlings in flats which are started early in greenhouses, to be set out as weather permits. Once established in the garden, leeks are hardy; many varieties can be left in the ground during the winter to be harvested as needed.
Leek cultivars can be subdivided in several ways, but the most common types are "summer leeks", intended for harvest in the season when planted, and overwintering leeks, meant to be harvested in the spring of the year following planting. Summer leek types are generally smaller than overwintering types; overwintering types are generally more strongly flavored.
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Out of the torrential downpour. Cooking up some brothy veggie soup (w/ a prosciutto + leek base) . Then curling up to watch a movie.
myturtleneck (catherine mangosing) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:58:44 -0000
Out of the torrential downpour. Cooking up some brothy veggie soup (w/ a prosciutto + leek base) . Then curling up to watch a movie.
Attempting 3-course dinner (planning for abundant leftovers): leek&tater soup, sunchoke salad and pork chops with applesauce. Wish me luck!
PpFt (PpFt) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:51:14 -0000
Attempting 3-course dinner (planning for abundant leftovers): leek&tater soup, sunchoke salad and pork chops with applesauce. Wish me luck!
potato bacon leek soup for dinner this eve with a bit of thyme black pepper and bay
FreshGinger (Ginger Bardenhagen) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:50:06 -0000
potato bacon leek soup for dinner this eve with a bit of thyme black pepper and bay
@teddenl ik reed langs je huis en het leek vol beweging:) morgen varken en geit van het spit eten op tha rugbyclub dus geen yumbo
Woutypouty (Wouter Steegmans) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:43:55 -0000
@teddenl ik reed langs je huis en het leek vol beweging:) morgen varken en geit van het spit eten op tha rugbyclub dus geen yumbo
Oh yum yum leek and potatoe soup
2_star_R (Ashley Young) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:39:06 -0000
Oh yum yum leek and potatoe soup
chicken with creamy leek mushroom saffron sauce with some roasted corn and sidedish of butternut squash and kale (my fav!!!)
misstiffie (Miss Tiffie) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:31:45 -0000
chicken with creamy leek mushroom saffron sauce with some roasted corn and sidedish of butternut squash and kale (my fav!!!)
Centre Stage Theatre Company - An amateur dramatic group formed in 1998, based in Leek, Staffordshire.
Fort Stanley Country Music Club - Offers live bands, camping facilities, and line dancing tuition. Contains an overview of the club, prices, and booking information.
Leek Health Centre - Doctor's practice. includes clinics, staff, opening times, medical advice and out of house phone numbers.
Meta Description: [ Leek Health Centre, Staffordshire - Doctor and Practice information ]
Leek Staffordshire - Information and local web cam.
Meta Description: [ Information about Leek, a busy market town and antique centre in the Staffordshire Moorlands near to the peak district national park ]
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway - Located in Rudyard near Leek. Contains details of events, location, fares, timetable, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Steam Railway offers scenic steam train trips alongside the historic lake at Rudyard Lake , Leek in Staffordshire that gave Rudyard Kipling his name.Its in the Peak District and one of Englands fastest developing steam railways ]
Team Parish of Leek and Meerbrook - The leadership, ministry and location of the churches of St Edward, All Saints, St Luke, St Paul, St John and St Matthew, plus guide to a church wedding and information about linked schools.
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