SC - Quick source check...

[Ben Engelsberg]

Not sure if this is an "acceptable source" to the group (haven't been on long
enough to figure this part out), but my "History of Food" by Toussaint-Samat
says on page 69, para 4:

"The Allium genus includes onions and leeks (very popular in the Middle Ages) as
well as shallots, once thought to be a distinct species, Allium ascalonicum,
which was brought to Western Europe during the Crusades.  In fact shallots were
known before that period, but they do not exist in the wild state; perhaps they
are a mutation of the onion."

Hope this helps until someone with "real knowledge" jumps in.

THLady Rayne


Ben Engelsberg wrote:

> Anyone have a reference handy documenting leeks?
>
> =

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