Tag Archives: chives

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Chives vs Garlic Chives: What is the Difference and More…

When I brought in a bunch of garlic chives from the garden to make Garlic Chives with Chili Garlic Sauce, my daughter asked me:  What’s the difference between chives and garlic chives?

At the moment, my answer to her was that chives are round and hollow and taste of mild onion, whereas garlic chives are flat and taste of mild garlic.

Later I thought I’d elaborate a bit on the differences, as well as similarities between the two plants.  And added my cooking notes for these mildly flavoured alliums 🍴 Continue reading

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First Spring Herbs

All winter, I wait for the first herbs of spring.  These herbs that appear shortly after the first weeds start growing  bring that longed-for freshness to the kitchen table.

These are the first herbs of spring in my garden: Continue reading

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Herb Dip For Veggies – Creamy Delicious and Easy To Make

Years ago, when my kids were younger and I was trying to get them to eat veggies, I went searching on the internet for a veggie dip that was better than the store-bought dips 🥕🥦


I found one we all liked, and have been making variations of this creamy herb dip every since.  It’s become a party hit too! 🎈 (Makes for an awesome chip dip as well). Continue reading

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Winter In My Herb Garden

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Winter in my herb garden is quiet.  My backyard has been resting under a blanket of snow.

My head is not resting though – anything but 🙂   Continue reading

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Spring in the Herb Garden: How Quick The Garden Grows :-)

Spring is an incredible time of change in the herb garden.  And I was recently amazed at just how fast that change happens…

I took some pictures of herbs sprouting up in my garden early May.  Over the next couple of weeks it didn’t seem like much growth happened, and then I was away for a couple of weeks overseas visiting family.

Was I ever surprised when I got home… Continue reading

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