Comments on: How to Cut a Leek

By: Kelley

Kelley — Tue, 20 May 2014 03:55:09 +0000

Oh Ill have to try it that way next time! Thanks for the tip!

By: Stan Santos

Stan Santos — Mon, 19 May 2014 17:13:25 +0000

You don’t need to peel off a few layers to clean them.

What I do is make a lengthwise slit with a sharp knife that runs down the leek towards but not completely through the root end, then I partially peel back one or two layers to check for grit while running the leek through a stream of cold water from the faucet. The whole exercise takes about a minute or two. Also less waste that way. Try it the next time you have one on hand.

By: Kelley

Kelley — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 03:27:39 +0000

In reply to Author Phyllis f McManus.

Oh yay! Leeks are awesome. Let me know if you like them after you try ’em!

By: Author Phyllis f McManus

Author Phyllis f McManus — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 13:53:31 +0000

I have see them in the produce market but would always choose another type of onion. Actually, until now I didn’t know they were onions. So glad you posted this. I guess what they say about learning something new everyday is true. I am going to buy some next market day and give them a chance. Thank you for posting.

By: Kelley

Kelley — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 02:16:43 +0000

In reply to Crystal.

Oh yay! Leeks are great. They are funny looking but they are oh so tasty! Let me know if you like em!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:33:08 +0000

Ok…you are going to laugh, but I didn’t know what a leek was until your post. I always thought it was some kind of veggie like artichokes or something that I have never ate before. I love onions especially green onions. I know that I’m going to try leeks when I go grocery shopping next week. Thanks for the introduction!!