Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
$7.25 – $19.50
Traced back to 3000 BC, Chives were once used by the Romans to treat sore throats. Some say that Chives are an aphrodisiac. Perhaps that’s why Siberians presented them to Alexander the Great for his upcoming marriage to Princess Roxanna.
Add to soups, salads, dressings, casseroles, and egg dishes. Serve as a garnish with baked potatoes. Chives are a member of the onion family.
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