Category Archives for "Herbs"

Aug 12

Lavender-Plum Swirl Ice Cream

By Amanda Rose | Lavender

We came home from the 4th Annual Lavender Festival in Paso Robles committed to using more lavender in our cooking. We are looking at almost uncharted waters. Other than adding lavender flowers to cookie dough, there are precious few suggestions on how to use lavender as flavoring. Wisdom has dictated trying new ideas in very […]

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Jul 29

Hibiscus and Strawberry Gelatin

By Amanda Rose | Hibiscus

We keep a hibiscus syrup stock during the summer which makes this recipe extremely easy (read more here). If you don’t keep a hibiscus syrup around consider doing so — this recipe is a great opportunity to try it out. This gelatin dessert is simply a combination of hibiscus syrup, water, gelatin, and strawberries. You […]

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Jul 24

Lavender Peach Ice Cream

By Jeanie Rose | Lavender

Being inspired by a scoop of lavender lemon sorbet at the Paso Robles Lavender Festival, I returned home knowing what I would make the very next day. Lavender and most fruit pair up beautifully. Lavender and honey pair well. I happened to have a few very ripe white peaches that tasted like a delicate honey. […]

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