Holland's version of pea soup is a thick green stew of split peas, pork, celery, onions and leeks, and contrary to its name, it's completely delicious.
One is that St David advised the Welsh, on the eve of battle with the Saxons, to wear leeks in their caps to distinguish friend from foe.
Garlic and onion Members of the allium family (including garlic, leeks and onions) contain a substance called organosulfides which could affect your dog's red blood cells – too much garlic or onion (either raw or cooked) could ultimately lead to anaemia.
Leeks Spring leeks are the most tender and delicious of the year.
It is light and delicately flavored and features the season's tender new offerings: young leeks, peas and spinach.
In one grew some very fine chives or leeks; this was the kitchen garden.
