British Leeks are in season for most of the year. Part of the allium family leeks are nutritious, low calorie and delicious. The Leek is the national symbol of Wales.

For competitions, fascinating facts, nutrition, cooking advice and fantastic recipes visit the British Leek website.

http://www.british-leeks.com

A thriving local food movement offers the best remedy to a world that has grown further and further from its flavorful, community-focused roots. Health, sustainability, and the farmer-chef relationship play out in this inspirational story that reconnects us to the source of our food. INGREDIENTS takes us on a journey across the United States from the urban food deserts of Harlem to the diversified farms of the Hudson and Willamette Valleys to the kitchens of celebrated chefs who are bringing good food back to the table. Luminaries like Alice Waters, Joan Dye Gussow, Gary Paul Nabhan, Peter Hoffman, and Greg Higgins discuss why now is the right time to grow the local food movement. An examinantion of the collaboration between farmers & chefs–resulting in great tasting food and an explosion of consumer awareness about the benefits of eating local. It’s an ongoing discussion, we welcome you to join.

http://www.lifecoaching-egs.com