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Lavender is a
popular culinary herb, celebrated for its unique aroma and delightful
floral, slightly-minty taste, which can elevate your favorite dish
with an unforgettable flavor profile. It's vital, however, to use organic culinary
lavender that is
hand-harvested and completely free of pesticides to ensure safety and quality.
Culinary
Lavender Tips:
Cooking
& Baking: A tiny amount goes a long
way and dried lavender buds are significantly more potent, so reduce by half
(e.g., 1/2 tsp fresh = 0.25 tsp dried). Always start with a small pinch to
achieve a subtle, aromatic finish rather than a perfume-like taste.
Flavor
Pairings with Lavender: Lavender's lovely fragrant flavor
beautifully complements a range of sweet and savory culinary creations,
including fruits such as strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, pear, peach,
apricot, nectarine, apple, persimmon, lemon and orange.
Delicious
Ways to Enjoy Lavender: Baked
goods, chocolate, fruit syrups, and elixirs (perfect in sparkling wine and champagne
aperitifs), salad dressings, beurre blanc, ice cream, gelato, tarts, galettes,
compote, marmalade, confiture, sorbet, Provençal-style soups, cassoulets,
stews, and much more, just let your culinary imagination fly!
Happy Cooking and Baking!
Plant-Based Mediterranean Chef
Culinary & Wine Pairing Instructor
Event Caterer
Lavender Design + Cuisine
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