Harvest
How we harvest our lavender farm. How we harvest our vegetable garden.
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The Best Way to Grow and Use Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a tender crisp vegetable with a high water content that thrive in tropical environments. They need lots of heat, sun, and water. the fruit are long, slender, and edible with seeds on the inside that are also edible. They are grown around the world as an annual plant. Cucumbers are an interesting vegetable because of their variety of uses. Usually when we talk about the benefits of a certain vegetable we are talking about internally or medicinally. With cucumbers their benefits are external and internal and they are just yummy! Types of Cucumber There are two types of growth patterns for cucumbers. Bush and Trailing. Both have their…
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3 Of The Best Ways to Use Thai Basil
Plant an herb basket Coconut Red Curry Soup Propagate for more plants One of the best ways to use basil plants is to cook with them fresh. Basil is a tender plant that dries well but is not used for crafting like its woody counterparts i.e. rosemary, lavender, and sage. It is technically a perennial but only in tropical areas that stay hot and humid. So for us poor Northerners basil is only an annual. Sad! But not the end of the world…quite. Overwintering Basil This tender herb needs to be brought indoors near the end of September or October depending on your Last Frost Date. If you are not…
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How to Plant Guide: Thai Basil Care and Use
Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is a cultivar of the basil plant. A member of the mint family, its flavor is sweet, similar to sweet basil but with hints of anise, black licorice and spicy cinnamon. It has dark green leaves lightly variegated with a dark burgundy purple color where they branch off from the dark purple stem. The leaves are more narrow and pointed and the veins more prominent than in its sister Sweet Basil plant. The blossoms are dark purple to pale pink, lavender in color. Where Does Thai Basil Come From It is a type of basil used typically in Southeast Asia. It has been around for thousands…
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Best Herbs de Provence Recipe on the Internet
Herbs de Provence is an aromatic mix of fresh or dried herbs used in savory cuisines. This recipe will give you the basic ingredients to make your own Herbs de Provence. Lavender Lavender is becoming more and more popular thanks to food bloggers who like to try something a little bit different or unusual. I love when people try lavender in their cuisine for the first time. It’s definitely a flavor that you have to get used to but then again so are a lot of herbs and spices tried for the first time. In making this herby mixture I recommend dry roasting your lavender buds before adding them to…
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The Best Lemon Curd Recipe
This recipe for Lemon curd is so versatile and can be used in hundreds of desserts. I love to just eat it by itself even. But add just a hint of lavender and you’ve got yourself a rare delicacy. What is Curd Lemon curd is a pudding like dessert that is made with butter, eggs, sugar and fresh lemon. Cooked over the stove to thicken into a curd texture and then used as a filling for many different desserts. What Can I Use it In You can use this curd to fill any dessert that pairs well with lemon. Some of my favorites are Lemon Lavender filled Crepes, Lemon Tarts,…
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What is the Top Culinary Lavender
What is Lavender Lavender is an herb plant that is native to the Mediterranean and Western European areas. It was cultivated and spread around Europe for its many benefits and beauty. Since the 1500’s lavender has been a garden staple for many around the world. Lavender is used for its culinary, medicinal, and hygienic properties. Today we are talking specifically about its culinary properties so we can get to know this herb and its benefits. What is Culinary Lavender If you are looking for a different flavor to add to your recipes look no further that lavender. Culinary lavender is a cooking lavender. Recipes like roasted chicken, creme brûlée, lemonade,…
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The Best Roast Turkey with Fresh Herbs
An Amazing recipe for roast turkey with fresh herbs a thanksgiving must-have. A juicy, tender turkey slowly roasted with fresh bright herbs straight from the garden. This recipe combines the freshest, straight from the garden herbs with the best complimentary flavors to make your turkey mouth-wateringly delectable.
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Protect Your Herbs This Winter, Here are 7 ways.
Do you want to have fresh herbs year round but live in an area that has cold, hard winters? You need a way to protect your herbs over winter. I love fresh herbs in all of my recipes so over the years I have tried many overwintering methods and weeded out the ones that just won’t do. What is Overwintering Overwintering is the process by which some organisms pass through or wait out the winter, or pass through that period of the year when winter conditions make normal activity or even survival difficult or near impossible. In some cases winter is characterized not necessarily by cold but by dry conditions; passing…
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Blackberry Lavender Italian Soda
Have you ever had an Italian soda? How about a blackberry lavender Italian soda? The mixture of fruit juice with soda and cream is divine. These Drinks are so delicious and beautiful. If you are lucky enough to grow your own Blackberries then you are in luck with this recipe! Sweet and slightly tart with a hint of herby lavender and rounded with a delicious fresh cream, they seem to have been designed for one another. This is a great idea for a summer drink. Also if you have been wondering how to use your blackberries or how to use herbs in a drink. I love using fresh garden produce…
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27 Lavender Recipes We Know Will Fuel Your Food Obsession.
Lavender is one of those secret ingredients that adds decadence to a recipe. It can be misused while cooking so you need to only choose the best ingredients to pair it with and also the best culinary lavender to add to your food. I’ve gathered together some of the top lavender recipes that you can trust. Believe me when I say you do not want your dish to taste overly floral. Lemon Lavender Curd This recipe for Lavender Lemon Curd is a good combination sweet and tart, fruity and citrusy. You can just eat it by itself (delicious) or you can try it in crepes or as a filling in…
