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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.
| Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-331-7332 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Holsem Coffee | San Diego CA | 650-773-6435 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Cafe Gratitude San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-736-5077 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Belgian Beer and Waffle | San Diego CA | 619-319-7811 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Meraki Cafe | San Diego CA | 415-819-2175 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Et VoilĆ ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Common Stock | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Ahimsa Collective | Chula Vista CA | 619-316-1000 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-230-5976 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Pandemic Pizza | San Diego CA | 314-397-4234 |
| Small Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| CaliSpirit Catering | San Diego CA | 619-403-1221 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Regulars Wanted Beanery | Ramona CA | 619-719-8634 |
| Liberty Call Distilling | San Diego CA | 619-630-1240 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Monteferante Foods | Vista CA | 310-740-0194 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| True Food Kitchen - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 480-212-0175 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 619-871-7308 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Home Kitchen Culture | San Diego CA | 619-302-7655 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Bread & Cie CafƩ | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Chef Jenn | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-9054 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Bahia Resort Beverage | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Cowgirl Q | San Diego CA | 858-586-1717 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
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Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Eco Fresh Market
Kazakhfilm microdistrict About 196 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 485 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 490 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 520 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Chives from Ethiopia šŖš¹ |
