Vinegars
Vinegar is not restricted to chips. There are so many flavoured vinegars you can make with items from your garden.. Chive Blossom vinegar is my personal favourite.
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For the best flavor, use a white-wine vinegar.
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Chive blossoms–These pretty purple flowers are best picked right after they’ve opened before they begin to fade.
HOW TO
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Place the chive blossoms in a bowl of cold water. Gently swish to remove any dirt.
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Drain the flowers. Give the colander a firm tap against the sink to remove any extra water.
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Heat the vinegar in a metal saucepan over low heat just until warm.
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Transfer the chive blossoms to a jar.
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Pour the warm vinegar over the blossoms in the jar. Cool completely before covering and storing in a cool, dry place for two weeks.
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Strain the vinegar into a clean jar.
You can also follow the same recipe for wild violets.