Chocolate Lavender Brownies

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

Kitchen Gadgets – Spice and Nut Grinders

I own a Cuisinart Spice and Nut Grinder which  is very handy to have when I need finely ground herbs and spices for a recipe.  If you grow a lot of herbs like I do this is a “must have” in your kitchen.  The picture on the right is my KitchenAid coffee grinder which I only use for … Continue reading