GARLIC, LEEKS, SHALLOTS, AND THE OTHER EATABLE ALLIUMS

A Whole Bunch More Oniony Things, Who They are, Growing, and Eating

Leeks (top), shallots (bottom)

A sequel to last week’s “ONIONS & SOME KIN, IN BRIEF.” Check that article first, especially if you want to understand the confusion in the word “scallions.”

Chefs and home cooks love the Alliums — the onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and so many others. I discussed regular onions last week, so I now present garlic, lee…