{"product_id":"lavender-flowers","title":"Lavender Flowers, Whole","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 style=\"margin-right: 20px; float: left;\" alt=\"Lavender Shortbread cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/lavendercookies_480x480.jpg?v=1660127414\"\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 style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\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 style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\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 style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Lemon Bundt Cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recipe from \u003cem\u003eSweet Miniatures\u003c\/em\u003e by Flo Braker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCake Ingredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 cups cake flour\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/2 tsp baking powder\u003cbr\u003e1 tsp baking soda\u003cbr\u003e1\/4 tsp salt\u003cbr\u003e16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/2 cups granulated sugar\u003cbr\u003e1 Tbs. dried lavender flowers\u003cbr\u003e4 eggs, lightly beaten\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 tsp. pure lemon extract\u003cbr\u003e1 cup plain yogurt\u003cbr\u003e1 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlaze:\u003cbr\u003e2 Tbs. honey\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting\u003cbr\u003e1 Tbs. lemon juice \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave all the ingredients at room temperature.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 325°F. Grease and flour a fleur-de-lis cake pan or a 10-cup Bundt pan; tap out excess flour.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the cake, over a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the granulated sugar and lavender and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the lemon extract.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the yogurt and beginning and ending with the flour. Beat each addition until just incorporated, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the lemon zest.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoon the batter into the prepared pan, spreading the batter so the sides are higher than the center. Bake until the cake begins to pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cake cool upright in the pan for 15 minutes.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, make the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey until runny. Place the 1\/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a small bowl, add the honey and lemon juice and stir to blend.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the rack over a sheet of waxed paper, invert the pan onto the rack and lift off the pan. Using a pastry brush, brush the cake with the glaze. Let the cake cool completely, at least 2 hours, before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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","offer_id":42794768400610,"sku":"H0064     2","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42794768433378,"sku":"H0064     2TIN","price":8.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":42794768367842,"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.jpg?v=1651761138","url":"https:\/\/svtea.mom\/products\/lavender-flowers","provider":"Simpson \u0026 Vail ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}