Leek Collection (#8)

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Country Road - in Beech forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved Garlic / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Country Road - in Beech forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved Garlic / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Country Road - in Beech forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved Garlic / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Variety of foods and their calories Date:

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Pencarrow - Ramsons - Spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Country Road - in Beech forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved Garlic / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Country Road - in Beech forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved Garlic / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Country Road - in Beech forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved Garlic / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Beech Trees - morning fog and sunrays in forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic - in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Beech Trees - morning fog and sunrays in forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic - in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Beech Trees - morning fog and sunrays in forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic - in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

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Beech Trees - morning fog and sunrays in forest with blooming Wild Garlic / Buckrams / Broad-leaved / Wood Garlic / Bear Leek / Bear's Garlic - in spring (Allium ursinum) Date:

Snow covered urban allotment with brassicas and leeks, Norwich, Norfolk, England, January

Leeks against white background

Leek and cheese flamiche

Pork and leek pie on plate

Gruyere quiche made with spinach and leek, served on white plate

Spooning cream into a blender containing leek, potato and saffron mixture

Organic leeks and potatoes in a wicker basket, close-up

Pile of green peas, leek and two potatoes

Portable plastic trolley with shelves containing leeks, tea towels and potatoes

Pair of hands unpacking a box of fresh organic leeks, close-up

Chopping halved leek with kitchen knife, close-up

Bowl of winter vegetable soup, served with some bread, and a glass of water

Whole and sliced leeks on chopping board

Lamb stew in a pot, ingredients including onions and leek next to it

Two stalks of leek

Allium porrum, Pot Leek

Basket of vegetables including organic tomatoes, broccoli, runner beans, leek and red onions, close up

Watering leek seedlings with watering can, close-up

Man planting leek seedlings (Allium porrum Toledo ) in drill, large dibber and tray of seedlings nearby, close-up

Using knife to cut ends off young leek roots in preparation for planting

Vegetable plot containing various vegetables, including lettuces, onions, potatoes, runner beans, leeks, spinach and cabbages

Hand placing leek seed in module filled with seed compost, close-up

Watering young leek plants, close-up

Transplanting young leeks from plug tray to a row in vegetable patch

Large selection of fresh vegetables

Chicken Jalousie, chicken and leek baked in puff pastry, with a slice cut away, close-up

Leek and potatoes

Cutting a leek stalk in half

Homemade meat, vegetable, cheese and fruit purees in brightly coloured bowls with spoons

Freshly picked leeks with roots on wooden table

Selection of fresh organic vegetables, side view

Leek being chopped into slices on wooden cutting board, next to slices of red onions, whole red chillies and bunch of carrots

Spinach and leek tart

Onion and leek soup served with creme fraiche smiley face and bread ears in small bowl

Caterpillar of Leek moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella) on stem, close-up

Cock-a-Leekie, traditional Scottish chicken and leek soup, served in bowl, with bread, close-up

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"Discover the Versatile and Vibrant World of Leeks" Leeks, a member of the onion family, are not just your ordinary vegetable. With their long cylindrical shape and vibrant green leaves, they add both flavor and visual appeal to any dish. In fact, leeks have been celebrated throughout history for their culinary and cultural significance. Dating back to 1613, an engraving in Basilius Beslers Florilegium showcases the beauty of variegated Spanish iris bulbs alongside wild leek plants. This illustration from Nuremberg captures the delicate balance between nature's wonders. Located near Leek in Staffordshire County Asylum is the Rudyard Hotel, where visitors can indulge in delicious meals featuring locally sourced ingredients such as leeks. The rich flavors of this vegetable perfectly complement other garden delights like fruits and berries. Speaking of gardens, Victorian botanical illustrations depict leeks as one of many vegetables that were cherished during that era. These intricate drawings highlight their importance within horticulture. The annual Leek Show brings together enthusiasts who compete for recognition as winners with their prized specimens. It's a testament to how deeply rooted this vegetable is within local communities. Symbolically representing different nations are the English rose, Welsh leek, daffodil (a close relative), Scottish thistle, and Irish shamrock or clover. Each holds its own unique meaning but collectively emphasizes unity amidst diversity - much like how leeks bring various flavors together in harmony on our plates. Sometimes mistaken for scallions due to their similar appearance when sliced thinly; however, it's important to note that these two belong to different plant species altogether. While scallions offer a milder taste profile compared to leeks' distinct onion-like flavor; both have their place in culinary creations. Beyond gastronomy lies another passion shared by many: football. Stoke City faced off against Aston Villa on February 23rd - an event that brought fans together, including those from Leek.