This is my favorite.
Hey, why is there an entire untouched pizza thrown away in this trash can, and who has taken three or four bites out of this big circle of cardboard and then put it in the refrigerator? Grrrrrrr.
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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum), are a member of the onion family–one taste and you will see the family resemblance.
They have long, slender, hollow leaves which taste mildly of onions and garlic, think mild green onions. They are very tender and the entire leaf can be used. Be warned, use a sharp knife for chopping, a dull knife will result in bruising.
They are not really a “cooking” herb, like thyme or bay leaves. Instead, chives are most known as a garnish to finish a dish–who doesn’t love a baked potato with a liberal sprinkling of chopped chives?
They are a perfect, bright accompaniment to egg dishes, fish, chicken, vegetables, or anything with a light sauce. The bright purple flowers are just as flavorful and can be used to add as colorful and aromatic garnish to dishes and salads.
I'm sold on this tasty treat but I can't wait to try this.
This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at February 13, 2022 3:49 PM MST
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