On 8/26/2013 11:48 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 26/08/2013 11:29 AM, James Silverton wrote:
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>> Oh no! Leeks do taste different than onions. Each has its place in
>> cooking. I would not eat a raw leek but braised leeks are good and, of
>> course, raw red and green onions can be good.
>>
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> Leeks, spanish onion, scallions, cooking onions, chives all have similar
> qualities. They are not interchangeable.
>
Nope, they aren't interchangeable. They may be related species-wise but
to me they taste decidedly different. Perhaps one needs a more
discerning palate to taste the difference. I never thought of myself
that way, but perhaps it's true. I could definitely taste the
difference in a leek vs. green onions in potato-leek soup.

Jill