Chive Flowers

Photograph taken by on Monday, May 11, 2015
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

The chives are in bloom on the back patio. I love chives and all things onion. One thing I like to do with chives, though, is pick the light purple flower heads off and chop them up to sprinkle over whatever I’m cooking. They give a very mild onion flavor but also add visual appeal. Of course, you can also chop up the leaves into tiny little wheels and the flavor is about the same but purple is more fun than green, when it comes to condiments on food.

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