Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
The pretty flowery onion vinegar is a snap to make (2 ingredients!) & great used as a finish to pan sautéd proteins, greens & veggies. Also works well in salad dressings & dirty martinis with a chive blossom pickle sunk in the bottom of the glass.
This painstakingly (but satisfyingly) hand-whisked mayonnaise can be made for quick use or lacto-fermented for longer storage. Plus, toss some blossoms in vinegar to give it extra kick.