{"id":5543,"date":"2020-08-17T17:48:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T21:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliveyourlife.org\/?p=5543"},"modified":"2024-02-28T09:45:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T14:45:32","slug":"what-to-make-with-lavender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliveyourlife.org\/what-to-make-with-lavender\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Make With Lavender"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As a professional chef and home cook\u00a0<\/span>health advocate\u00a0<\/span>couple\u00a0<\/span>that love to cook\u00a0<\/span>together,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>we are always looking to create with what we have easily available to us. Lavender is one of those items that Dario has cooked with in restaurants for years and Anita knows much of the health properties to lavender.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This year at\u00a0<\/span>Passion Is Cooking<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>we started a garden<\/span>, in Ontario,<\/span>\u00a0as so many others have around the globe due to the\u00a0<\/span>Covid<\/span>\u00a0Pandemic\u00a0<\/span>worldwide<\/span>. People are realizing the importance to being sustainable again and growing your own food<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>buying local<\/span>\u00a0and travelling local<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With all the stress that is brewing across the globe lavender is one of the calming\u00a0<\/span>flowers<\/span>\u00a0you can use for its aroma, juicing and cooking properties. It has a strong flavour and smell that can be used for various things.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tips and Benefits For Lavender Use:<\/h3>\n

Here we share some ideas and recipes for the lavender you have in your garden or are getting at the market.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Dry and grind and add to recipes and sugars as an accent <\/span>for baking and <\/span>cooking<\/span>. Add a twist to your spices, foods, juicing and add for an interesting combination of flavour and health properties.<\/span>\u00a0Lavender is great for rubs for meat and vegetable grilling.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Get more info and recipes in our <\/span>What\u2019s Stirring Newsletter<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Try our Lavender Infused Risotto<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Add to as a potpourri for aroma in your home. A simple way is to add to a zip loc bag and add wholes or purchase sachet to hold the flower stems and add to areas of your home. We love to put under our pillow until we go to bed for a great <\/span>night\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0sleep.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Make teas with lavender, <\/span>ginger <\/span>and mint<\/span>\u00a0for a refreshing twist and healthy drink.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Add to your nighttime bath with some Epson salts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Tip: <\/span>You want to keep lavender stored away from moisture, heat and light which can cause old fades the colour. When dry you can put in an airtight container for six months.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Strawberry Lavender Risotto<\/h2>\n

          See full recipe here<\/a> downloadable with conversions and serving changes.<\/p>\n

          Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n