This is a special dessert which I made “way back when” I first became interested in using flowers in cooking. I also was not concerned about calories as you can tell by the ingredients. This is a delicious custard cream topped with some fresh berries – simple but oh so good. This was the beginning … Continue reading
Lavender is by far my most prized herb/flower in my garden as it has everything I could wish for in an herb. The variety I grow is Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ – perfect for my zone 5 garden. There are other varieties and colors, just be sure you get the one that is suited for your growing area. This cultivar … Continue reading
Honeybees are hard at work today enjoying all the sweet nectar of my lavender flowers. They are fun to watch as they flit back and forth to flowers but sometimes hard to capture in a photo. Many attempts later and I am proud to share some photos of these hard working bees who are so valuable in … Continue reading
I just love my bees… I have all kinds of bees visiting my lavender right now which is one of their favorite plants. I did not harvest any flowers this year and my 12 plants are loaded with tons of beautiful blooms. This bumblebee has been working hard all day and has gathered lots of pollen … Continue reading
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! This refreshing drink appeared in an email from Joy the Baker. I loved the idea of using lavender as every year I harvest the flowers, dry them and save for future recipes such as this. This is a great spring/summer drink for those who enjoy lavender as much as I do.
When I first saw this recipe by Chef Julianna @ foodieonboard I knew this recipe would be good. I mean lavender, lemon and thyme – how fresh and summery! I tweaked her recipe just a little by using chicken breasts instead of thighs and adding more fresh thyme. This is absolutely delicious and is now … Continue reading
Spiced nuts, whether they are walnuts, pecans or in a mix with other nuts are always good for appetizers or to dress up salads. I have a number of recipes that I have already posted and this one is adapted from Midwest Living. These have such a nice, mild floral taste – just delicious!
A couple of weeks ago I harvested a lot of lavender buds and they are finally dry and ready for recipes – I have 15 plants (English Lavender ‘Hidcote’) so I always have plenty of fresh lavender to use. I just need to get out there and cut them before the buds open. Actually, when the buds on … Continue reading
During the summer months in Michigan I love to use these little gems of summer in my cooking. I have a number of recipes where I have used edible flowers and I will not list them all except for the ones below. As my edible flowers bloom I will add pictures and suggestions on what … Continue reading
This is absolutely delicious and so refreshing – a perfect combination of flavors for a light dessert. You can buy lavender honey or make your own using my recipe below. Comment: Lavender is a great perennial to grow, the bees love it and I usually get two bloom seasons every year. Cut it back hard in … Continue reading