Method. 1  The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. 2  To serve, put a large pan over a medium heat, add the butter and let it melt over the base of the pan. The day before you want to serve this dish, cut the leeks from top to root and wash thoroughly under cold running water. 2  Thinly slice them on the diagonal and put into plastic bags and chill until ready to cook.
Zipcode 32566 - Navarre Florida is in Hardiness Zones 8b and 9a.
COLD ZONES: An important horticultural reference is the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The various zones indicate what the lowest winter temperature will most likely be be based on historical record keeping. It isn't foolproof but serves as a general guide for determining whether a plant will survive the winter in a given area. Other factors like micro-environments also influence survivability.