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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
SalanovaĀ® Lettuces
SalanovaĀ® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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 doesnāt 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 ācommon or conventionalā 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 āfines herbesā. 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 doesnāt 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 āChivesā. 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.
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Park Commons Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-273-7263 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-331-7332 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Convivial Catering | San Diego CA | 760-828-8762 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Le Parfait Paris-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Saska's Steak & Seafood | San Diego CA | 858-488-7311 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 650-773-6435 |
| Parakeet Cafe La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Domaine Baran | San Diego CA | 858-952-2949 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Belgian Beer and Waffle | San Diego CA | 619-319-7811 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Regulars Wanted Beanery | Ramona CA | 619-719-8634 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Lola 55 | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Exhale | Oceanside CA | 760-420-2098 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Soda & Swine UCSD | San Diego CA | 619-610-9168 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Raki Raki & Co. | San Diego CA | 858-573-2400 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Et VoilĆ ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| La Bonne Table | San Diego CA | 619-887-7706 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Dark Horse Coffee Roaster | San Diego CA | 808-647-4494 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Temecula) | Temecula CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Alchemy Roasters | San Diego CA | 916-718-2606 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-973-9345 |
| Tatsuki SD Artisan Noodle | San Diego CA | 310-871-9795 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego CA | 619-255-0216 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| The Wild Thyme Table | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Deli | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| GoodOnYa Midtown | San Diego CA | 858-344-1604 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 858-260-5400 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery-Clairemont | San Diego CA | 619-295-2001 |
| Parakeet Cafe Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-297-0235 |
| Pacific Social | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| La Clochette Du Coin | La Jolla CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 619-871-7308 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-2264 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Mostra Coffee (Jenny's Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 760-586-9916 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| The Florence | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
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Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Eco Fresh Market
Kazakhfilm microdistrict About 24 days ago, 3/14/20 Sharer's comments : Chives is a popular addition to the meat dishes in Kazakhstan 
Central market of Athens - Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 313 days ago, 5/30/19 Sharer's comments : Chives āļø 
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Bruce Bowen Bees
Near Mount Vernon, Washington, United StatesMount Vernon, WA About 318 days ago, 5/25/19 Sharer's comments : Flowers are edible, amazing diced in a fresh avocado, tomato salad! 
Central market of Athens - Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 348 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Chives from Ethiopia šŖš¹ |
