Tag: chives

• Growing and Using Chives and Chive Blossoms

  

  Growing Chives  Chives are a very easy plant to grow.  We garden in zone 3 on the Canadian prairies. Chives are unique in our urban garden as it seems to be the hardiest plant we have.  Ours is planted in a garden on the south side of our house.  Without fail every year as the…

• Vodka Martini with a Lemon Twist

  

  Chill martini glass before mixing (optional) Ingredients1 green olive (pitted, rinsed)1 dash dry vermouth1 handful ice cubes1/4 cup vodka DirectionsCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.Shake and pour into a martini glass or substitute a small clear glass.Peel a thin slice of lemon rind about 2.5” long for garnish. Try a new twist.  In place…