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Tips on Leeks: How to Store: Cut off and discard the dark green tops but keep the roots intact. Stow unwashed and tightly wrapped in the refrigerator up to 5 days. How to Prepare: Cut off the dark green leaves an inch or so above the white part of the stalk and discard the greens (they’re bitter and tough). Trim and discard the roots. Halve the remaining stalk lengthwise, then cut into pieces of the desired size.  Fill a bowl with cold water, add the cut leeks, and swish them around a few times. With your hands loosely cupped, lift the leeks out of the bowl and place them on a plate or work surface. (The grit will remain behind in the bowl.) Discard the water and grit. Fill the bowl with fresh water and repeat until the water is clear.