3 cups unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 6 cups flour 1/2 TSP salt 1 TBSP vanilla extract 2 TBSP fresh squeezed lemon 3 tablespoons culinary lavender buds Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lavender buds until light and fluffy.… Read More
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Natural Cleaning Recipes
No dust furniture polish: Mix: 10 drops wild orange essential oil, (optional) 30 drops lemon essential oil 1/3 cup Coconut oil (or grapeseed) 1/2 cup distilled water Fill a glass spray trigger bottle with ingredients and shake to mix well. Spray on furniture and wipe with soft cloth. Shake often. Wild Orange & Olive… Read More
Tips for Growing & Pruning Lavender
GROWING LAVENDER English Lavender plants will grow in a wide range of growing conditions but it does best in full sun in a very well drained soil. For best results we recommend amending your soil with a small amount of compost and a couple of shovels of sand. The sand will help provide drainage, and… Read More
Lavender Roasted Leg of Lamb
This recipe is from my sister, Jan, who is an excellent cook. She has a fondness for recipes that are simple to prepare yet are full of flavor. Let not the simplicity of this dish fool you, it is full of both flavor and appeal. 2-3 lbs boneless leg of lamb 2 Tbsp extra virgin… Read More
Natural Laundry Care
Liquid Laundry Soap- Front or top load machine- best value 4 Cups – hot tap water 1 Fels-Naptha soap bar 1 Cup – Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda* ½ Cup Borax Essential Oil (optional – we like lavender and lemon) – Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over… Read More
12 Ways To Use Lavender for Your Wedding
Love is in the air… and the sweet scent of lavender is sure to accompany with these lovely wedding ideas. Lavender will help soothe those wedding jitters for the bride and the groom while offering a unique -and fragrant- spin on tradition. We hope that these ideas help to spark your imagination, and get your creativity… Read More