and we thought the French knew their onions

¨Calcots, what is zis?¨ came the voice our Group Sales Manager across the office the other day.

¨they are a bit like small leeks¨ I replied, knowing full well what the next question would be.

¨Leeks, what is zis?¨

The allium cepa to give it its proper name is in fact a type of onion and the Catalans are mad for them!

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