My daughter, who is an ice cream fanatic, says that the flavor of this frozen dessert is utterly amazing, unlike anything she has ever tried! With the addition of the eggs and cream, this recipe actually makes a frozen custard (also called French ice cream) and is much richer and creamier than ordinary ice cream.… Read More
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Sesame, Honey & Lavender Body Polish
Here is one of our favorite recipes for a wonderful “Home Spa” Treatment! It’s a perfect way to rid your body of that winter-dry skin and you’ll love how relaxed you’ll feel afterwards. Honey has been prized since antiquity, especially in Asian cultures, as a humectant and skin conditioner. In this recipe, we combine it… Read More
A Symphony for the Senses
The Michigan Lavender Festival offers a true “Symphony for the Senses”! Relax and rejuvenate to the essence of Fragrant Lavender swaying in the breeze. Enjoy a gourmet lunch in the shade while sipping on a glass of ice cold Lavender Lemonade. Celebrate the “Grandmother of Herbs” in all her splendor with a series of events centered around the fragrant purple… Read More
Cocoa Lavender-Mint Foot Scrub
Soothe your soles to this invigorating treat! This scrub will smooth and cleanse, while the cocoa butter makes your feet ultra soft and supple. Natural peppermint oil deodorizes, energizes and soothes tired soles, while relaxing muscles. Lavender essential oil adds an extra soothing touch, while also relaxing and relieving stress. This foot treatment is super… Read More
Refreshing Lavender Mint Foot Soak
Soothe your soles with this simply amazing Home Spa Treatment! There are so many therapeutic benefits of this Refreshing Lavender Mint Foot Bath! Ingredients: 3 drops lavender essential oil 3 drops peppermint essential oil 1/2 cup epsom salts 1 sprig of lavender (optional) 2-3 peppermint leaves (optional) Fill a large basin with tepid water (adjust… Read More
Scented Sentiments: Create Your Own Lavender Scented Stationery
I recently came across an article I wrote a few years back while organizing some files on my computer. It was published in the Summer, 2008 issue of Gabriel’s Garden Magazine. (A short-lived publication that we once produced with a great zeal and ambition…before the quick realization of how daunting, tiresome and tedious producing a… Read More