Chives
Growing: A perennial; grow in full sun to partial shade; flowers in June; remove flower stalks as soon as they appear to prevent loss of flavour.
Flavour Profile: Onion chives-thin, hollow leaves, mild onion flavour; garlic chives-flat leaves like blades of grass, mild onion/garlic flavour.
Uses: Omelettes, quiche, cheese spreads and dips, tuna salad; sprinkled over broiled tomatoes, green salad, potato salad, potato soup, baked potatoes and other vegetables; to garnish soups. The purple flowers of onion chives are edible (soups, salads), have an oniony flavour and make a beautiful pink-purple vinegar.
Note: Use kitchen scissors to snip chives, rather than cutting or chopping them.
Growing: A perennial; grow in full sun to partial shade; flowers in June; remove flower stalks as soon as they appear to prevent loss of flavour.
Flavour Profile: Onion chives-thin, hollow leaves, mild onion flavour; garlic chives-flat leaves like blades of grass, mild onion/garlic flavour.
Uses: Omelettes, quiche, cheese spreads and dips, tuna salad; sprinkled over broiled tomatoes, green salad, potato salad, potato soup, baked potatoes and other vegetables; to garnish soups. The purple flowers of onion chives are edible (soups, salads), have an oniony flavour and make a beautiful pink-purple vinegar.
Note: Use kitchen scissors to snip chives, rather than cutting or chopping them.
