Georgia. Kerr- Chives by georgia

sour cream and chive rolls.

gkerr2 — 2015-04-22 02:34:21 UTC

these rolls are strong in the flavour

Culinary uses

gkerr2 — 2015-05-10 04:29:31 UTC

the culinary uses of chives include:

the green stem and flowers[for decoration].

The stems are diced as used to enhance in dishes.

That includes: fish, potatoes, dips and soups.

Medically chives have insect repellins properties

that can be used in the garden to repel pests.

Flavour

gkerr2 — 2015-05-10 04:40:11 UTC

The chive ids from the onion family

but it is not as strong in the flavor as

the onion. It is commonly used in these

recipes: savory pancakes, muffins, cheese

and chive dips, it adds flavor into dips and

flavored fish with lemon, potato bake.

health benefits

gkerr2 — 2015-05-10 04:48:08 UTC

Chives have a limited use as a medicinal plant,

but are reported to have a beneficial effect on

the circulatory system. It is better used in the

garden as a pest repellent.

Explanation

gkerr2 — 2015-05-10 04:54:14 UTC

Chives are grown for the both the stems

to cook and flowers to decorate. Chives grow

better in a well drained soil; rich in organic matter. They chives can be grown from from

seed or bulb maturing in summer.

Tips

gkerr2 — 2015-05-10 04:59:31 UTC

chive seeds need to be kept at

15-20 degrees approximately.

They can also be indoors in

cooler climate and planted

outside when the weather is

warmer

Chives

gkerr2 — 2015-05-10 05:07:48 UTC

this is what chives look like when you buy then from the shops

biblyography

gkerr2 — 2015-05-10 05:08:47 UTC

chives pic :http://www.foodiefriendsfridaydailydish.com/chives-know-your-herbs-and-spices/chive1/

flowers: http://www.sunset.com/garden/flowers-plants/chives

info: en.m.wikipedia.org

Normal chives

gkerr2 — 2015-05-10 05:12:09 UTC

This is what chives look like before the flowers are cut off