Chives grow usually in clusters; for that reason, they are usually referred to only in plural. Thier taste reminds of garlic, the case of Chinese chives, or onions.

Rub meat or fish before cooking with a carefully crafted spice mix.

If we consider not all kinds of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables are available during the whole year and we know produce harvested at its peak has more nutrients, a question arises immediately: what is winter food?

Horseradish has a hot and piquant flavor, reminding of strong mustard, mainly used in sauces –in Western cooking, more precisely, North European cooking- for roast beef, chicken or fish; an ingredient for dips and served with vegetables such as beets or cabbage.

Wasabi –the Japanese horseradish- is used –in Japanese cooking, of course- to make a dip, more of a paste, for fish. Try wasabi paste along sushi, quite flavorful.