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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Angel hair chives are available year round.
Current Facts
Chives, the smallest growing species of the onion family, Alliaceae, are a bulbous perennial garden herb grown for both culinary and ornamental purposes. They are known as one of the four Fine Herbs along with tarragon, chervil and parsley.
Description/Taste
Angel hair chives is a descriptive term given to the standard species of chives that are harvested at their most young and tender stage. They offer a sweeter and milder flavor profile and are much more tender and thus have a delicate shelf-life.
Applications
Angel hair chives are mild and may be used as a garnish or a flavoring herb. They are a more uniform and delicate size that standard chives, and as such are more often used as a visual garnish. Add to cream-based sauces, buerre blanc, soups and broths. Use minced chives to finish meat, poultry or seafood dishes. Pair with other fresh herbs, cheeses, mushrooms, root vegetables, citrus and squash. The color and slight onion flavor or chives may be used to lighten as well as enhance the flavors in a dish. Refrigerate to store, making sure chives are kept dry until ready to use.
Geography/History
Chives are native to both the New World and the Old World, specifically North America, Europe and Asia. They are the only Allium with Old and New world origins.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Angel Hair Chives. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Angel hair chives are available year round.
Current Facts
Chives, the smallest growing species of the onion family, Alliaceae, are a bulbous perennial garden herb grown for both culinary and ornamental purposes. They are known as one of the four Fine Herbs along with tarragon, chervil and parsley.
Description/Taste
Angel hair chives is a descriptive term given to the standard species of chives that are harvested at their most young and tender stage. They offer a sweeter and milder flavor profile and are much more tender and thus have a delicate shelf-life.
Applications
Angel hair chives are mild and may be used as a garnish or a flavoring herb. They are a more uniform and delicate size that standard chives, and as such are more often used as a visual garnish. Add to cream-based sauces, buerre blanc, soups and broths. Use minced chives to finish meat, poultry or seafood dishes. Pair with other fresh herbs, cheeses, mushrooms, root vegetables, citrus and squash. The color and slight onion flavor or chives may be used to lighten as well as enhance the flavors in a dish. Refrigerate to store, making sure chives are kept dry until ready to use.
Geography/History
Chives are native to both the New World and the Old World, specifically North America, Europe and Asia. They are the only Allium with Old and New world origins.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Angel Hair Chives. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Tastes of Home |
|
Steamed Chives and Prawns Dumplings (Dim Sum) |
| Farmgirl Fare |
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Chives and Herbed Yogurt Cheese |
