Vegetables

The flowers from onion (common) chives and garlic chives are edible, just like the stems. You can eat chive blossoms raw, pickle them, deep-fry them,… Read More »How Do You Eat Garden Chives?

Although chives are herbs and not a member of the onion family, they are still closely related since they fall into the allium varietal of… Read More »Are Chives A Type Of Onion?

Chives, scientific name Allium schoenoprasum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae that produces edible leaves and flowers. Their close relatives include… Read More »Are Chives In The Garlic Family?

Yes! These purple flowers that grow on the chive plant are not only beautiful, they can be eaten too. Chive flowers have a light onion-y… Read More »Can You Eat The Flowers Off Chives?

Fresh or dried chives are safe to eat on a FODMAP diet. We have a number of low FODMAP products that’ll add some life to… Read More »Are Chives Low Fodmap?

Garlic chives have long, glossy leaves: they are green and smell like garlic. In the kitchen it’s best used fresh: it’ll give your dishes a… Read More »Do Chives Smell Like Garlic?

Wild chives grow between 10-20 inches (25.5-51 cm.) in height. The aroma is lightly oniony, and while there are other plants that look similar, the… Read More »What Are Chives Supposed To Smell Like?

Nutritionally speaking, chives and green onions have similar nutritional attributes—both offer almost the same amount of calories, fiber, potassium and vitamin K. Compared to green… Read More »Which Is Better Chives Or Green Onions?

Today, chives are best known as a universal garnish, giving a hint of flavor and color to a wide range of savory dishes, from seafood… Read More »What Does Chives Do To A Dish?

The sharp, yet delicate and palatable, flavor of chives makes them perfect for using fresh as a garnish, and they are most often considered an… Read More »Do Chives Taste Good?