Leeks are grown and harvested in the cooler ... Since we’re building a white sauce, a good white cheddar cheese is best. English cheddar if you can find it because it offers a beautiful creamy ...

Only the white part of leeks is cooked: trim away the tough, woody stalk end and use the green leaves to wrap the contents of a bouquet garni (a bundle of herbs added to soups, stews and stocks to ...