{"product_id":"lavender-flowers-whole-ws","title":"Lavender Flowers, Whole - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Lavandula officinalis) Lavender is a flowering perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean, primarily Spain and France. While it is now cultivated in many other places, a vast amount of the lavender available for purchase today is still grown in France. Lavender has been used for both cosmetic and culinary purposes for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautifully fragrant flowers can be found in lotions, soaps, eye pillows, bath blends, massage blends and more. Muslin bags filled with lavender make a fabulous sachet for your clothing drawer or in the dryer to infuse your clothes with this heady smell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA popular French blend of herbs for cooking, called Herbes de Provence, sometimes contains lavender flowers and is used on chicken, vegetables and meat. Lavender also enhances tea, cookies, cakes and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew 1 tsp of herb in 1 cup of water at 212º - steep for 5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherCFVEG.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/lavendercookies_480x480.jpg?v=1660127414\" alt=\"Lavender Shortbread cookies\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e1 cup butter, softened\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp vanilla extract\u003cbr\u003e3\/4 cup confectioner's sugar\u003cbr\u003e2 cups all-purpose flour\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 tsp salt\u003cbr\u003e2 tsp. ground lavender flowers\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend the softened butter in an electric mixer. Add the sugar and vanilla and blend until smooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix the flour, salt and ground lavender. Gradually add this blend to the butter\/sugar and mix until the dough comes together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace dough on a sheet of waxed paper, roll into a log (approx. 2.5\" in diameter) and tightly seal. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat oven to 375 and grease a cookie sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlice the log into 1\/3\" cookies, place on cookie sheets, and bake until the edges are a golden brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitute for rosemary in many bread recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the flowers in sugar and seal tightly for a couple of weeks. Use this sugar in your favorite dessert recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a professional finish, use to garnish ice cream, cakes, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with softened butter to use on scones, cakes, etc. You can also blend lavender and butter with savory herbs (such as parsley, thyme, tarragon, chives) or garlic to use on a variety of dishes ranging from poultry to vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Massage Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e½ cup almond or canola oil\u003cbr\u003e1 Tbsp lavender flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMix together the lavender and the oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are a few methods for infusing the lavender aroma into the oil. You can either:\u003cbr\u003ePlace the mixture in a glass jar, seal, and put in a sunny place for 2 weeks. Shake at least once a day. After 2 weeks, strain the herbs from the oil. Or\u003cbr\u003eHeat the mixture gently in the microwave or in a double boiler on the stove. Do not boil. Cool. Strain the herbs from the oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Salad Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients\u003cbr\u003e6 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003cbr\u003e2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar\u003cbr\u003e1 Tbsp. Lemon or Lime Juice\u003cbr\u003e1 clove garlic, minced\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp. Whole Grain Mustard\u003cbr\u003e2 Tbsp. Honey\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp. Dried Lavender Flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a blender or whisk all ingredients. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease Note: The information given here has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson \u0026 Vail, Inc","offers":[{"title":"2 Ounce Tin","offer_id":43204043047138,"sku":"H0064     2TIN","price":8.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":43204042981602,"sku":"H0064     16","price":44.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/products\/lavender_xl_d2ee3c54-02b5-4c29-b673-68175abc1969.jpg?v=1660127503","url":"https:\/\/svtea.mom\/products\/lavender-flowers-whole-ws","provider":"Simpson \u0026 Vail ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}