Not Quite Straight, But Always Firm

Now and then we find a leek in the field slightly curved or with a nick on its shaft or perhaps it's girth is not is not like that of those in the supermarket.  Regardless, all leeks, curvy, thin, straight or bent or deserving of love and delightful to cook- even more scrumptious to eat.  The exception- those that are flaccid with rot.