Chives are currently in full bloom in many parts of the country, and they are great for more than just beautifying the landscape with their eye-catching purple flowers. Their unique foliage tastes great in a number of dishes. Try the following ways to use fresh garden chives, and add them to some of your favorite […]
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Growing an herb garden can be a lot of fun when you can actually use what you grow in cooking. Children also love herb gardens, watching the herbs grow and “harvesting”. The following herbs will do well in Houston, Texas gardens. I have tried to list herbs that can be used in more than one […]
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Most people are used to the green, onion-like seasoning that we call the ‘sectivum’. Often cut into small rounds and baked potatoes to the top alongside sour cream, the leaves of the chicaten plant provide a subtle onion flavor to the foods we enjoy. But did you know that edible plants and flowers are also […]
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May
Food as we know it could just not be the same without allium vegetables, even if many of us have no idea what those actually are. Translated from Greek allium means “garlic,” however the allium branch of vegetables also includes onions, shallots, chives, and leeks. These vegetables would be more aptly named flavor vegetables, because […]