Yes, these flowers are edible and delicious!
The delicate petals emote a delicate allium flavour that gently awakens the palate to the wonders of Spring.
The ethereal whimsy they bring to the plate has me believing that fairies really do live in my garden. You must try them. If you live in Edmonton, I have a huge clump to share for you to plant in your own garden.
gloria says
These pictures are amazing …and yummy
Love the colours, gloria!
Maki says
Beautiful! I’ll be having chive flowers soon too. Can’t wait 🙂
Rita says
What amzing pictures! Are your chives alreaddy flowering? Edmonton is way ahead of us.
Rita
Valerie says
Rita,
Where are you? I thought no one I read would be behind Edmonton. We do harvest beautiful food here, but our season is short, and usually never ahead of anyone else’s!
🙂
Valerie
(Mine have “just” reared their heads this week, and as you see in the photo, are opening up!)
Kate says
There is something so fanciful about eating flowers.
Breanne says
I didn’t know that the flowers were edible as well, what a pretty addition to salad from now on!
Nutmeg Nanny says
The flowers are so pretty! I have never eaten a flower before…I’m always scared…haha.
PR_Cal says
I’d love a clump of chive flowers! 🙂
Valerie says
Well, Miss Trailmixandmore!
Hope on your bike or in your car and get over here and pick them up!
🙂
valerie
Anna Johnston says
I think fairies do live in your garden Valerie – chive flowers are gorgeous aren’t they 🙂
Valerie says
Anna!
XO
Heavenly Housewife says
So so so so pretty. I love the idea of incorporating flowers into salads. Only problem is you can’t really find this stuff in the supermarket, you pretty much have to grow it yourself. Maybe next year I’ll plant some chive flowers in my little patch. I know its something I’d use.
*kisse* HH
Valerie says
HH
We can buy bundles of them at our Alberta Farmer’s Markets this time of year. Can’t you find them in yours, there? Of course, they are easy peasy to grow and come up bigger and better every year, so that is the best long term solution!
🙂
Valerie
bellini says
What I love about chives and garlic chives is that you can cut them down and you have a whole new crop in late summer.I wish I had some gtowing:D
Valerie says
Bellini!
Really! This is did not know!!! Very cool. I never cut them completely down, I just use as I go and get little patches of new growth and now I know why!
🙂
valerie
Tara Zieminek says
Gorgeous! Have you tried nasturtiums? They’re so pretty and they have this lovely pepper flavor.
Valerie says
Tara!
You bet! Am growing them as we speak! They just take longer. I wish they were a bit crispier, but they do have an excellent peppery flavour. These chive flowers also have a really appealing texture. I find the nasturtiums absolutely need a crisp “somethin’ somethin'” to pair them with as they are so… well, soft.
But, yummy, and really pretty in a summer salad! (missed you at the meeting last weekend! xo)
🙂
Valerie
Joan Nova says
Lovely photos…wish I had a vegetable garden.
LeQuan says
When you’ve got a green thumb such as yours, you don’t need ferries living in your garden, but it helps 😉 I never knew the flowers were edible too. They are such a beautiful colour aren’t they? Talk about adding colour and life to a dish. I think my parents plant these as well, but I don’t think we’ve ever eaten the flowers too. I’ll have to try next time. Beautiful pictures by the way. Hope all is well. Hugs!
Susan says
Great idea! My chives are going to be flowering soon.
Kelley says
beautiful post Valerie! Summer will arrive (eventually)
Magic of Spice says
Just gorgeous! My chives never flower, I must fix this 🙂
kathy doyle says
One of the best reasons for growing your own, you can’t buy edible flowers in the supermarket, not in mine anyway! Kathy
Tamara says
Did you use White Wine vinegar or regular vinegar?
Valerie Lugonja says
Tamara,
I used regular vinegar, but a white wine vinegar would be gorgeous. The final result is very oniony and lovely for making dressings, but on its own, not so much unless you do add flavours – like a flavoured vinegar while making it and a bit of sugar definitely balances it. This is a vinegar that is lovely as a gift in a small bottle and goes a long way.
Hope this helps. Thanks for asking!
🙂
Valerie
Tamara says
I plan on pairing it with a bit of Dijon and Maple syrup! Thank you for the info on the Vinegar. I think I will try it with both kinds of vinegar and see which I prefer. I might even make up a batch of my own white wine vinegar and go from there! Thanks for the help!