Produce Briefs...
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Chive Blossoms are available for a very short season during the summer.
Current Facts
The smallest and mildest member of the large Allium group and of the species Allium schienoprasum, chive blossoms are a hardy perennial belonging to the onion family.
Description/Taste
Offering the same great flavor as the stems and leaves, chive blossoms have a slight onion flavor.
Nutritional Value
Members of the Allium family such as onions, garlic and chives have naturally occurring antibiotic properties and have long been used to aid in digestion, fight off colds and boost the immune system.
Geography/History
The origin of chive blossoms is uncertain. Some sources say they are native to northern Europe and parts of North America and others say they may have had their beginning in Central Asia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Lofty Coffee Co. | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| La Costa Blue Fire | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chive Blossoms. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Kitchn |
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Egg, Arugula, and Chive Blossom Tartine |
| Off The Broiler |
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Mesclun Salad with Chive Flower Blossoms |
| The Seasonal Gourmet |
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Tempura Chive Blossoms |
