Underdressing and under-seasoning are the single most common reasonsGreens, a simple vinaigrette, and a handful of chive blossoms scattered over the top. That's it. What you get back is something that looks considered, tastes fresh and savoury, and comes together in the time it … [Read more...] about Spring Green Salad with Chive Blossoms: Simple, Seasonal, and Worth Making Now
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Chive Blossom Vinegar: How to Make It and Why You Should
What Is Chive Blossom Vinegar? It is exactly what it sounds like: white wine or champagne vinegar infused with fresh chive blossoms. Capturing the essence of the blossoms in vinegar is a way to preserve their unique flavour long after their season has passed. The result is not … [Read more...] about Chive Blossom Vinegar: How to Make It and Why You Should
Chive Blossoms: The Pretty Purple Flower You Should Be Cooking With Right Now
Every spring, herb gardeners all over the country let their chives bolt and then quietly compost the blossoms. That's a shame. Those soft purple pom-poms are one of the most useful things growing in your backyard right now, and they'll be gone in a few weeks. Every year, I … [Read more...] about Chive Blossoms: The Pretty Purple Flower You Should Be Cooking With Right Now
What Is a Pie Bird? The History Behind This Clever Baking Tool
Every year, my Aunt -- affectionately known around here as Lady M, who some of you will remember from the Downton Abbey VPT Launch Weekend -- has given me random kitchen gadgets for my birthday. One year, it was this pie bird. She had been keeping this little fellow safe for … [Read more...] about What Is a Pie Bird? The History Behind This Clever Baking Tool
Lemon Garlic Aioli: The Sauce That Makes Everything Better
A good sauce is not a garnish. It is the thing that pulls a plate together. This lemon garlic aioli does that. Two minutes of stirring, a handful of pantry staples, and you have something that makes fish cakes, roasted vegetables, and cold chicken taste like you planned the … [Read more...] about Lemon Garlic Aioli: The Sauce That Makes Everything Better
