Little leeks have arrived, full of jollity, bantering like old friends. Actually, they are the otherwise confined and isolated, inner part of tough, extra large leek leaves, reunited for a brief moment, before leeks retire for spring. ⁠
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Blanched in salted water, the little leeks are just sturdy enough to stir a Bloody Mary, but turn tender like steamed asparagus.⁠
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The apple, an eager sidekick, for perspective. 🍎⁠