How to Clean Your Filthy Leeks
by Claire Lower from Lifehacker on (#5QKVX)
Leeks are a notoriously dirty vegetable, and it's because of how they're grown (in lots of dirt). Most farmers push dirt up and around them as they grow, which keeps the stalk pale and tender (the dark, green parts are much tougher than the white and light green parts). This, of course, results in dirt and sand...