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Farm Kitchen:  Lavender for cooking?  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 4:33:37 PM
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I would like to try out a recipe for a white chocolate/lavender cheesecake and I'm curious...What does lavender taste like?
Melody
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 5:36:27 PM
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It has a mild, sort of fruity flavor. Can't quite describe it. Not bad.
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 7:25:49 PM
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I grow a lot of lavender every year and was wondering what is the difference between my garden variety Munstead lavender and CULINARY lavender?
I do not treat my plants with any pesticides and I know that makes a difference.
Help!
Melody
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N@n
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Hackett
Arkansas
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2010 : 04:19:04 AM
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Lavender is yummy but can be overpowering if you use too much so follow recipe closely. I make lavender scones and we love them. They smell sooooo good when baking. Can't explain the flavor -it tastes like lavender.
N@n in Ark
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2010 : 6:58:13 PM
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I have a recipe for Lavender cookies.Cann't wait to try them. I have been getting with some ladies once a month, and each of us brings in a small report/info on a herb. Share what it does, how to use it etc. I have Lavender to report next month with. So I'm going to bake up the Lavender Cookies recipe and see how they taste. I would love the recipe for the scones, if you don't mind sharing recipe. Thank you..Know I cann't wait to see what Lavender taste like.
farmgirl sister Deb
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 08:09:04 AM
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I'm with Nan. I like it, but in small doses. Because there is a great deal of oil concentrated in those little buds, a little goes a long way!
I made lavender-lemon shortbread last summer because our lavender was pretty prolific and my husband flat out said, "that's terrible". It was good...but REALLY floral, and I followed the recipe to a tee.
I like it as an added supplement, and I use it in more savory cooking, like as an herb rub or making your own herbs de provence.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 08:58:24 AM
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I'm so glad to hear some of you have had good experiences with lavender. Try as I might..just can't get past the floral taste. Tried tea the other day just with lavendar as one of the ingredients, and thought I was drinking a bouquet. Maybe I need to try a tiny taste first.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 10:55:49 AM
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I like lavender but also in small doses - was going to try this lavender sugar last summer but didn't get around to it, thought it might have a light lavender taste for cooking.
Kathy |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 06:28:35 AM
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I tasted something a friend made once and thought it tasted like soap....now I'm wondering if she used too much or if what she used wasn't culinary lavender (if there is a difference?).
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 06:53:31 AM
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The only thing different about culinary lavender would be the lack of pesticides, etc. There are different varieties of lavender but they all can be used in cooking, really. It's a matter of liking the flavor. French lavender is most popular though. Most in US don't like the floral flavors, they associate them too much with perfume but they are much more common as flavor elements in parts of Europe and Asia. Rose and orange flower are the same way. I have had chewing gum and teas that had a strong lavender taste but I love them - it's a matter of personal preference and experience.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 10:11:51 AM
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I adore lavender! I have a friend who sells lavender products and one of my favorites that she makes is Lavender pepper. Yes..pepper! It is wonderful!!!!!! In fact I need to order some more..I am out! Her website is www.lavenderfleece.com and she sells culinary lavender as well. I have used my own lavender for making lavender jellies, cookies and scones. I agree with Catherine..no pesticides is the only real diffence.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
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paulas party flowers
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
paula
golden valley
az
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 8:49:34 PM
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hello everyone. Lavender is one of my favorites. I grow two different lavenders. I grow provence lav for teas, jellies, cooking and herbes de provence.. Which I use to make chicken soup. To me it's milder. I also make lavender lemon in summer..yum, yum. Waiting now to harvest.. They are starting to bloom...
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Apr 08 2011 : 06:16:15 AM
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Yes, ladies there is a difference. We are starting up lavender as an extension of the orchard (diversification and all). Some lavender is really good for oil these are lanvendins, others are better for culinary. Lavandula Angustifolia, these are the english lavenders, fit into the culinary category. Munstead can be used either way, though it is good for dried, but you have to be careful because there have been crosses and not all the munstead you buy is true munstead. Lavender is one of the plants for growing organically without trying because so little will bother it.
Can you tell I've done a lot of research. Here's a link for a farm in WA http://www.lavenderatstonegate.com/. She has all sorts of really good information and videos. She talks about the different varities adn what their uses are. It's agreat site.
Western Co is having their first lavender festival in July. http://www.coloradolavender.org/lavenderfestival.html I'll be there, though just as a guest this year.
Laurie
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CurlysQuilts
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Sarah
Northeast Kingdom
VT
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2011 : 08:58:17 AM
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I grow lavendar and I have a recipe for lavendar pound cake with lavendar icing that I've been dying to try. I missed harvesting it last year because I was 7 months pregnant and not into my garden when it was time to pick it. Hoping for some sachets this year. :)
Curly's Quilts
www.curlysquilts.etsy.com
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” - Micah 6:8
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pmburk
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Pamela
Fort Worth
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2011 : 7:41:43 PM
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| I love lavender - it is one of my favorites. I like the Provencal lavender, and use it very often in cooking. I've even had lavender ice cream! It has a strong, herbal floral flavor and you do need to go easy with it, but I personally think it is extremely versatile. It works well with lemon and sweeter flavors, but also is excellent with thyme and in Herbs de Provence. I use Herbs de Provence in tons of recipes. |
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paulas party flowers
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
paula
golden valley
az
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2011 : 9:07:40 PM
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sarah, after you make the pound cake, i would like to know if you think it was good. maybe you would share the recipe with me. i can just see it on my table for my upcoming tea party. thanks
the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller |
Edited by - paulas party flowers on Apr 10 2011 9:09:25 PM |
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2011 : 9:20:19 PM
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I use lavender in tea with chamomile. I find it has a bit of a mild peppery taste.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2011 : 9:44:55 PM
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ok girls, now you have added to my perennial must haves! I want the cake, glaze, scones, jam, and tea. I must have a lavender summer tea now! UHG! lol What you all do to me!
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
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Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 06:21:47 AM
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For those of you just getting into lavender and wanting to grow it make sure you check out the pruning duties. it's almost scary how much you prune back but if you don't it get's woody and become less productice.
Laurie
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2011 : 11:22:10 AM
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I personally haven't tried lavender in cooking or baking yet. I did receive a White Chocolate Lavender Scone mix from a barter which I am saving for a special occasion :)
I found this website that has a lot of neat information on Lavender:
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Lavender.htm
Sounds like alot of good recipes too. Lavender Meringue Cookies? Oh my :)
~Sharon
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Lavender for cooking?
