Food in Focus: Leeks
Jan 31, 2022
2 minutes
he leek has been a national symbol of Wales for centuries, and there are various stories as to how the connection began. One dates back to the 6th Century when King Cadwaladr ordered Welsh soldiers to fix leeks to their helmets in a battle against the Saxons, allowing for easy identification. Another version of the story has a monk called David suggesting the idea – he
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