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Herbal Wisdom:  Lavender  |
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GoatieGirl
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Melody
Cochranton
Pa
USA
28 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 11 2016 : 6:25:54 PM
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I have several pounds of dried lavender left over from my wedding this spring. Do any of my farmgirl sisters have any good ideas on how to use it?
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Alise
True Blue Farmgirl
229 Posts
Alise
United States
Minnesota
229 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2016 : 6:59:41 PM
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Hi Melody,
Have you seen the previous post here in the Herbal Wisdom section on Lavender Wands? Those would be really fun to make.
Lavender buds could be used for sachets, herbal baths, or herbal sleep pillows- either alone or combined with other herbs/flowers. (Just be aware that lavender does not suit every body type.)
Do you make soap?- you could add some to that.
If not, maybe you could make lavender water- that's easy enough. Boil 1/2 cup water per 2 Tbsp lavender buds, pour water over buds, let steep overnight, strain, and bottle. You can add one ounce witch hazel or vodka or refrigerate to help it keep a bit longer. Lavender water can be used to spritz on linens, as an air freshener, or as a facial toner- best for mature or combination skin.
Well, those are some ideas. Hope that helps!
Blessings to you on your life's journey. |
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2019 : 6:16:29 PM
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Has anyone tried lavender Ice cream? I seen a recipe for it but forgot where I seen it. It sounds good. I drink a lavender tea and it is delicious.
Lori Beck |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1036 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2019 : 12:21:08 PM
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My bestie and I love lavender tea and lavender scones. Need to try lavender ice cream.
TW
The fun begins where the sidewalk ends.
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2019 : 6:10:04 PM
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I love the hot lavender tea. Bet it would be every bit as good iced. Yummy
Lori Beck |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2019 : 6:40:26 PM
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I just got a recipe for lavender tea biscuits and sugar cookies! Can't wait to try them!! Ohhh, and pancake mix!!! Yumm! Need to try a recipe for lavender syrup!! Lol
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2019 : 09:31:33 AM
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I have made lavender cheese cake... and one of my fav Tasains..is lavender chocolate mint tea...
Simple rule of thumb... when baking with lavender ..
The lighter in Color, the better for baking...
The darker in color, the better for crafting (scent)
The darker the color the more strong/camphor the scent and is to over powering in food.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Jul 21 2019 09:32:25 AM |
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2019 : 7:10:37 PM
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Oh my goodness.... lavender chocolate mint tea. Sounds divine. I will have to try it.
Lori Beck |
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2019 : 7:12:27 PM
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Hmmmmmm. I just noticed the info on the bottom of your post, Grace. I will make sure to keep an eye on the color of my lavender to see if it is good for baking or good for crafting.
Lori Beck |
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Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Vicki
Sebring
FLORIDA
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2019 : 2:08:02 PM
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GoatieGirl / Melody years ago I had a little basket made from lavender woven and I am so sorry I ever gave it up! Wonderful sent and I kept it in the bathroom with steam it was stunningly soothing!nheld washcloths! Would you like to send / sell some twigs? 12" minimum length and I will try to weave? Private message or email me?
Farmgirl#7588 Fishgirl Farm Chapter member.
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2019 : 6:58:00 PM
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Vicki, I have never heard of weaving lavender. That would be beautiful. I love the smell of lavender. My mom used to send me a big box of her lavender every year when I lived in Texas. I would just bury my face right in it and sniff up that luscious fragrance. I bet a basket made from them would be beautiful.
Lori Beck |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
286 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
286 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2024 : 11:10:11 AM
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I have a beautiful lavender bush in my front yard. Lavender ice cream sounds so good. I will have to try making it! Any recipes out there for it? The lavender water for linens sounds great, too! Please share the recipes for the lavender tea biscuits and the lavender cheesecake! I have only used lavender essential oil and am looking forward to using my plant in the future (now that I know what to do with it! So excited!
Nancy 8352 |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
365 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2024 : 09:50:06 AM
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Lazy Lavender Cheesecake
The Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
6 tbsp butter, melted
1/8 tsp salt
The Filling
2 x 8oz packages cream cheese, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp edible lavender
Preheat the oven to 350F.
To make the crust:- Stir together all of the crust ingredients, mixing until thoroughly combined. Press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan, making a thicker layer on the bottom than on the sides.
To make the filling:- Mix together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the eggs, vanilla & lavender, again mixing until smooth. To avoid beating too much air into the batter, use a mixer set at low-medium speed. To avoid lumps, make sure the cream cheese is softened and at room temperature.
To bake the cheesecake:- Place the cheesecake in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then add a crust shield; or shield the crust with strips of aluminum foil. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. A digital thermometer inserted into the filling 1 inch from the edge should read between 165F and 170F; the filling won't look entirely set in the center.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and set it on a rack to cool. Once the cake is cool, refrigerate it, covered, until you're ready to serve it.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
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