Lavender Design + Cuisine

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Top 2 Benefits of a Portable Kitchen Island!

Top 2 Benefits of a Portable Kitchen Island:

1. More Counter Space - Kitchen islands give you more counter space for meal prep as well as space. Islands create a separate workstation that is great for giving you the functional workflow you need to be totally satisfied with your kitchen.

2. Room for Additional Seating- Having an island allows your friends and family to gather in your kitchen comfortably while you make food or have a glass of wine. It’s also a great spot for your kids to do their homework while you make dinner, or for them to sit and help you bake cookies during the holidays.

Whether you're planning to re-design your kitchen or just want to add an additional food prep space or sitting area, a portable island such as this simple and beautiful table not only is cost effective, but also something that you can easily accomplish yourself, since it doesn’t require any kinds of constructions.

Happy Cooking!

Ellie Lavender
Space Curator & Avant Garde Chef
Lavender Design + Cuisine

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Saturday, June 12, 2021

The Magic of Herbs Garden!

Culinary Herbs

Herbs Garden

Elevate Your Cooking with a Home Herb Garden!

Fresh herbs turn simple meals into gourmet dishes, making a kitchen garden a total game-changer. It’s a low-effort, high-reward project that works for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, thriving in pots, raised beds, or small sunny spaces.

Here is how to get started:

Selecting Herbs

Choose the herbs you love to eat. Start from seeds or buy starter plants for a faster harvest. Top choices for your kitchen garden include:

Classic: Basil, Parsley, Chives, Thyme, Oregano

Aromatic: Rosemary, Sage, Marjoram

Refreshing: Mint, Lemon Verbena, Coriander, Dill

Unique: Tarragon, Fennel, Culinary Lavender

Harvesting Herbs

The secret to a productive garden is to harvest often—the more you cut, the more the plant will grow! To ensure the best, most intense flavor, harvest leaves before the plant begins to flower.

Culinary Uses

Savory: Enhance pasta, salads, and meats with basil, chives, thyme, marjoram, and oregano.

Sweet/Floral: Add lavender or rosemary to shortbread, cakes, or berries for a unique twist.

Drinks: Use mint and lemon verbena for refreshing teas, cocktails, and mocktails.

Growing your own herbs ensures a fresh, aromatic supply year-round, allowing you to easily enhance your cooking and baking.

Happy Herb Gardening and Cooking!

Ellie Lavender
Space Curator & Avant Garde Chef
Lavender Design + Cuisine

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Sunday, January 31, 2021

Elevating Your Bedroom Sanctuary

Transforming your bedroom into a clutter-free, romantic sanctuary is the ultimate Valentine's Day gift to yourself. It promotes peaceful rest, deepens connections, and balances your room's energy.

Here is your quick, step-by-step space curation guide:

Clear the Distractions: Remove electronics, desks, books, and synthetic plants. Keep the space dedicated solely to rest and romance.
Balance Your Nightstands: Place identical nightstands and matching lamps on both sides of the bed to maintain equal relationship dynamics—even if you are single.
Command the Room: Position your bed against a solid wall with a clear view of the doorway, but not directly in line with it. This provides security and balances your chi.
Curate Tranquility: Choose calming wall tones like soft lavender or light blue. Splurge on high-quality, nourishing textures for your sheets and duvet covers.
Invoke the Senses: Welcome sensuality by appreciating everyday sensory details—the scent of lavender, the feel of soft sheets, or a warm coastal breeze.

Most of all, be awesome and love yourself without limits!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Ellie Lavender
Space Curator & Avant Garde Chef
Lavender Design + Cuisine

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