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Chives

Inventory, lb : 47.45
This item was last sold on : 06/01/20

• 181 Featured Restaurants

• 26 Recipe Ideas

• 4 Sharess

Description/Taste

Chives grow in clusters, their blade-like leaves growing straight upward. The green leaves are hollow, and come to a point. Chives can grow up to two feet tall in ideal conditions, and can spread out up to 12 inches around. They have a mild onion flavor, that doesn’t tend to leave a long aftertaste. Chives sport globular spiky, pinkish-purple flowers in the early summer months, which are also edible and share the same mild onion taste. Some varieties of Chives have white and red flowers.

Seasons/Availability

Chives are available year-round.

Current Facts

Chives are perennial herbs that are commonly found in kitchens and gardens. Botanically Chives are known as Allium schoenoprasum, and they are known most often as “common or conventional” Chives, or Onion Chives, to differentiate them from the garlic variety. They are members of the lily family and are in the same genus as onions. Common Chives are part of the classic French herb blend called fines herbes (pronounced fien erbs), along with flat leaf parsley, French tarragon and chervil.

Nutritional Value

Chives are a good source of calcium, iron, phosphorus, and sulfur. They also contain high amounts of potassium, vitamins A and C. Phytonutrients in Chives are beneficial for the digestive system as well as blood circulation. They have similar properties to those of garlic.

Applications

Chives are used as both a garnish and as an aromatic herb. Typically, Chives are added at the end of the cooking process because they lose flavor when heated. Chives pair well with parsley, tarragon, and chervil, which together make up the well-known French “fines herbes”. Bundled together, the herbs are added to stocks and soups, and removed at the end of the cooking process. Fines herbes are also used fresh, chopped and mixed and added to salads. Add chopped Chives to potato dishes, quiches, scrambled eggs, or a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese. Give butter a hint of flavor by adding Chives and use it on baked potatoes, steaks or use it as a rub for chicken. Preserve Chives by either chopping and dry-freezing (in an airtight or vacuum sealed bag) or add to vinegar, for use as a salad dressing or marinade. Add chopped Chives to olive or another oil to use as a dip for crusty bread. Fresh Chives can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, as long as they are kept dry, for up to a week.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Herbs have been used in the home for over 5,000 years. According to folklore, Chives were hung in the home to ward off evil and disease.

Geography/History

Chives are native to the Balkans, an area that includes modern day Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, and parts of southwestern Russia. Over the centuries, the herb has become naturalized throughout most of Europe and can be found as far north as Britain and as far east as Japan. The plants grow from bulbs, which were likely brought to the United States with colonists from Europe. Chives grow best in areas where it doesn’t get too hot and tend to prefer the cooler spring weather. There are several known varieties of Chives, two botanically identified varieties are A. schoenoprasum var. alpinum and A. schoenoprasum var. buhseanum. A few varieties have been trademarked by various seed companies, though most often the herbs are sold simply as ‘Chives’. Chives come in yellow varieties, and others vary in size from thin-leaved to gigantic.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-230-2337
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Monello	San Diego CA	619-501-0030
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	619-281-4014
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Homestead Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-209-0149
Ebisu Sushi Bar	San Diego CA	619-297-3119
Blind Lady	San Diego CA	619-255-2491
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
Parakeet Cafe La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-578-1040
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Holsem Coffee	San Diego CA	650-773-6435
Common Stock	San Diego CA	303-877-5052
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474

the other 161...

Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Belmont Park Cannonball	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Park Commons Sorrento Valley	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
The Plot	Oceanside CA	422-266-8200
Mitch's Seafood	San Diego CA	619-222-8787
Full Moon	San Diego CA	619-233-3711
Nomad Donuts	San Diego CA	619-431-5000
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Puesto-La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-775-2289
Brigantine Corp	San Diego CA	858-926-9644
Bali Hai Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-222-1181
Supernatural Sandwich (Little Italy)	San Diego CA	619-230-5976
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Scrimshaw Coffee	San Diego CA	951-663-2207
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Trident Coffee	San Diego CA	619-246-9316
Mavericks Beach Club	San Diego CA	858-999-0348
Hillcrest Brewery	San Diego CA	619-269-4323
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Absolution by the Sea	La Jolla CA	760-504-6075
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Eclipse Chocolate	San Diego CA	619-578-2984
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr.	San Diego CA	619-295-3173
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Puesto-Downtown	San Diego CA	619-233-8880
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Monteferante Foods	Vista CA	310-740-0194
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	760-230-2970
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Zinque	San Diego CA	619-915-6172
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
MishMash	San Diego CA	760-822-1097
Fernside	San Diego CA	619-398-5156
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-255-8864
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Surf Side Cuisine (Deli)	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-838-8268
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-940-6456
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Under Belly-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
10 Barrel Brewing Co.	San Diego CA	619-886-2743
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Creme de la Crepe	San Diego CA	310-483-2346
Rare Society	San Diego CA	619-501-6404
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Hane	San Diego CA	619-260-1411
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	619-291-1220
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Rosie O Gradys	San Diego CA	619-284-7666
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Decoy Dockside Restaurant	San Marcos CA	760-653-3230
The Joint	San Diego CA	619-222-8272
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Great Maple	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Andrew Spurgin	San Diego CA	619-277-6020
Shore Rider	La Jolla CA	858-412-5308
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Smoking Gun	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
Cow by Bear	San Diego CA	415-565-9989
Meraki Cafe	San Diego CA	415-819-2175
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Viejas Casino Baron Long's	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Parakeet Cafe Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Prager Brothers (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-331-7332
Well Fed	San Diego CA	619-948-9983
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-920-7887
The Corner Drafthouse	San Diego CA	619-255-2631
Eddie V's Prime Seafood	San Diego CA	619-615-0281
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	504-554-1323
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Tender Greens-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-226-6254
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Duke's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-1999
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-3700
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	310-407-9937
Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar)	San Diego CA	858-831-7835
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Chives. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Savoring the Good		How to Dry Chives
Simply So Healthy		Low-Carb Mini Bacon Chive Cheesballs
Delish Knowledge		Lemon Pan Fried Potatoes with Chive Pesto
The Cooking Jar		Egg Clouds
Farmgirl Fare		Chives and Herbed Yogurt Cheese
Jen Reviews		Homemade Steak Burrito
Cooking Classy		Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Just a Taste		Mashed Cauliflower with Cheese and Chives
The Kitchen is My Playground		Make-Ahead Layered Salad
Rawmazing		Chive Vegan Cheese Spread and Veggie Crackers

the other 16...

Amuse Your Bouche		Low Carb Cauliflower Risotto
Dinners, Dishes, & Desserts		Roasted Garlic & Chive Dip
Will Cook For Smiles		Chive Garlic and Herb Rolls
Cinnamon, Spice, & Everything Nice		Leftover Mashed Potato Puffs
The Bojon Gourmet		Flaky Goat Cheese & Chive Biscuits
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
She Wears Many Hats		Sour Cream, Cheddar, & Chives Drop Biscuits
Mountain Mama Cooks		Garlic Chive Butter
Baking Me Crazy		Paleo Whole 30 Mashed Potatoes
The Honour System		Trail Mix Salad
Hip Foodie Mom		Cheddar Cheese and Chive Popovers
A Pretty Life		Zucchini, Cheddar Cheese & Chive Buttermilk Quick Bread
The Chunky Chef		Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Chive Oil Salad Dressing
The Fig Tree		Spring Salad with Lemon Chive Vinaigrette
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Potato Bites Topped With Pancetta And Chives

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Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Eco Fresh Market
Kazakhfilm microdistrict

About 80 days ago, 3/14/20
Sharer's comments : Chives is a popular addition to the meat dishes in Kazakhstan

Central market of Athens - Greece 🇬🇷

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 369 days ago, 5/30/19
Sharer's comments : Chives ☘️

Mount Vernon Farmers Market

Bruce Bowen Bees
Mount Vernon, WA

Near Mount Vernon, Washington, United States
About 374 days ago, 5/25/19
Sharer's comments : Flowers are edible, amazing diced in a fresh avocado, tomato salad!

Central market of Athens - Greece 🇬🇷

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 404 days ago, 4/25/19
Sharer's comments : Chives from Ethiopia 🇪🇹