Chives

Chives

How to choose, prepare, and store Chives.
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Buying Chives
Look for:
chives that are fresh and uniform in size with evenly colored green leaves.

Avoid:
chives that show signs of wilting, are dry or yellowing.

Seasonality: All year

Storing Chives
Do not wash chives until ready to use them. Wrap fresh chives in a damp paper towel and refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to 1 week.

Preparing Chives
Wash chives before use and cut them with a sharp knife or with kitchen scissors.

Recipes:
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