When we say that the leek is the asparagus of the poor, that's not nice to the leek, the asparagus or the poor man. From Wordnik.com. [un poireau - French Word-A-Day] Reference
Indeed, the leek is "l'emblème national du Pays de Galles" (national emblem for Wales)!. From Wordnik.com. [poireau - French Word-A-Day] Reference
Livia: I love the idea of leek fritters for Passover. From Wordnik.com. [The Clog] Reference
The leek was a bulbous vegetable resembling the onion. From Wordnik.com. [Smith's Bible Dictionary] Reference
The leek was a bit strong on the wine but great in texture. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-05-01] Reference
A leek is a large green and white vegetable looking like a spring onion designed by Texans. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Heavy rains lash southern India, 130 die] Reference
The leek was a favourite vegetable in Egypt, and is still largely cultivated there and in Palestine. From Wordnik.com. [Easton's Bible Dictionary] Reference
Unlike the bulb that onion and garlic produces, the lower part of the leek is a tight bundle of leaves. From Wordnik.com. [Donna Young's Blog] Reference
Without the fowl, the above, which would then be merely called leek soup, is very good, and also economical. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Household Management] Reference
But today, I sort of got the "leek" feeling upon seeing some nice, fresh leeks at the fruit and vegetable market. From Wordnik.com. [Food and Drink] Reference
Tip: Any fresh tasting vegetable, such as leek or green onions may be added. From Wordnik.com. Reference
There are many ways of doing it, but a little milk and a leek is the best for me. ". From Wordnik.com. [The Nebuly Coat] Reference
Garlic, leek and corn also have true fibrous roots. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 3] Reference
The leek takes the place of the cabbage in Scotland. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Hallowe'en] Reference
"But make one of peach-red too and then one of leek-green.". From Wordnik.com. [Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books] Reference
Would you like anything to drink? maa 'min faDlik. mah meen fad-leek. From Wordnik.com. [Arabic for Dummies]
And the way to actually get deference from Bob Woodward is to leek to him. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 27, 2005] Reference
Thank you for having me. khuz maq'ad min faDlik. kooz mak-ad meen fad-leek. From Wordnik.com. [Arabic for Dummies]
Also, I got a leek in the vegetable box this week, so maybe I'mm make some soup. From Wordnik.com. [readersguide Diary Entry] Reference
She has admitted defeat and swallowed the leek before, though it is a long time ago. From Wordnik.com. [New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index] Reference
Peel, wash, and cut up the leek and potatoes, and cook them till tender in the water. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Allinson's cookery book Comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes] Reference
What kind of meat do you want in the sandwich? dajaaj min faDlik. dah-jaj meen fad-leek. From Wordnik.com. [Arabic for Dummies]
De laatste jaren leek het slecht te gaan met The Fall, al bleven de cd's de moeite waard. From Wordnik.com. [The Fall] Reference
Is there a bus that leaves earlier than that? daqiiqa min faDlik. dah-kee-kah meen fad-leek. From Wordnik.com. [Arabic for Dummies]
Put in a pan a lump of butter the size of an egg, with a chopped leek and a sprig of chervil. From Wordnik.com. [The Belgian Cookbook] Reference
Put the stock into a stewpan; slice in the leek and add the fagot of herbs and the peppercorns. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken] Reference
Like I didn't think it would be this long, a leek long of like all over the Internet and all over TV. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 25, 2008] Reference
Citizens came out, and seemed glad to see us, and would divide their onions, garlic, and leek with us. From Wordnik.com. ["Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show] Reference
We have water, soda water, and lemonade. sa-nabda 'bi maa' min faDlik. sah-nab-dah bee mah meen fad-leek. From Wordnik.com. [Arabic for Dummies]
This plant is a half-hardy perennial from Denmark, partaking of the character of both the leek and garlic. From Wordnik.com. [The Field and Garden Vegetables of America Containing Full Descriptions of Nearly Eleven Hundred Species and Varietes; With Directions for Propagation, Culture and Use.] Reference
This is a viviparous variety of the common leek, producing young plants on its flower-stalk instead of flowers. From Wordnik.com. [The Field and Garden Vegetables of America Containing Full Descriptions of Nearly Eleven Hundred Species and Varietes; With Directions for Propagation, Culture and Use.] Reference
It is now known to be derived from a raw leek eaten on rising, and a dinner of Welsh rabbit, made from a modicum of. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, December 19, 1917] Reference
We have white wine and red wine. sa-na'khudh nabiidh ` aHmar min faDlik. sah-nah-kooz nah-beez ah-mar meen fad-leek. From Wordnik.com. [Arabic for Dummies]
The leek is not so fully appreciated in the southern parts of England as it is in the North, and in Scotland and Wales. From Wordnik.com. [The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition] Reference
It partakes of the smell and taste of the onion and leek, but is not so noxious, and is much handsomer than the latter. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 336, October 18, 1828] Reference
I mean, if you have a leek in your basement, you don ` t really spend all the time with a bucket bailing out the water. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 5, 2006] Reference
As a reward he was presented with a tin of jam and a large leek which we heard was much enjoyed by his father, who ate it raw. From Wordnik.com. [Three Years in Tristan da Cunha] Reference
On a movable bed was hung a leek-green gauze curtain, ornamented with double embroideries, representing flowers, plants and insects. From Wordnik.com. [Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books] Reference
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