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Potato and Leek – “a not-so-traditional fairy tale”

Monday, 19 Jul 10

Leek is bitter. She is prettier than the other sisters in the Allium family, certainly less stout than Onion, and less pungent than Garlic, yet her charms often go unnoticed. She is tall and slender, and not unhealthily slim as Chive is.

Perhaps it is because she lacks a waist, yet surely, not possessing a bulbous rear could not explain her lack of popularity? Onion and garlic, fickle and pungent as they are, are beloved by the people. She, on the other hand, is neglected, always given the role of the understudy. So she is bitter.

But that doesn’t make her difficult to love. While her tempestuous curls have been made green with envy, gentle coaxing and a little warmth softens her and brings out her sweet nature.

On the other hand, Mister Potato is that type of guy who everyone generally likes. He isn’t particularly attractive, but somehow, his ordinariness and humbleness means he’s always popular, both with the ladies and the men. Leek sneered at him at first, but a couple glances later, and being forced into a hot room with him softened her attitude. They warmed up to each other and things got a little hot and stea– well I won’t go into the details – this is a children’s fairy tale after all ;)

Needless to say, they lived happily ever after, especially every now and then, when they indulged in a little menage-a-trois with white truffle oil. But that’s another story…

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