The Project: Herb Garden: Update

Things in the herb garden are going swimmingly. That's a figure of speech of course because there hasn't been much water in the Twin Cities other than from my garden hose. I've been using chives, basil and parsley along with some cilantro and a bit of dill. My lavender plant isn't growing very fast. Since I haven't grown lavender before it sorta reminds me of rosemary. I cut it back this week in an attempt to stimulate some growth. I didn't have much but enough to roast some chicken. I haven't done much cooking with lavender but I must say, I am totally in love with it. The flavor on the chicken was both delicate and distinct. Don't tell the French but I think they really know something about food and lavender. So, I am impatient for more lavender and ways to use it. What other things do you use lavender in?

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CyberGwen ! Jul 3, 2007, 1:05pm EDT

I use it in tea and in the bath tub:)

I just put it in a little cloth bag and hang it from the spout while the water is running. It make the whole room smell heavenly!

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♯ ♪ Jul 3, 2007, 1:43pm EDT

My lavendar is great! You've got to check it out on my images. It took a couple of years to get it to look like that though.

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♯ ♪ Jul 3, 2007, 1:44pm EDT

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977035374

I lied. I wrote an entire article.

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Mark J. Jul 3, 2007, 1:49pm EDT

Joanne!! I love ya! ::blows kiss:: Thanks!

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K S. Jul 3, 2007, 1:53pm EDT

Mmmmmm .... I've only used lavender for scent .... never tried it in cooking ..... but I HAVE used other flowers in salads and as wonderul garnishes ...

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Sonia M. Jul 3, 2007, 2:15pm EDT

Mark, I wrote an article about a lavender farm near me a few years back for one of our local newspapers. I will check my files and mail you some recipes that the grower cooked for my visit with her....

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Mark J. Jul 3, 2007, 2:20pm EDT

Excellent Sonia! Thanks!! I'm thinking about a lavender/lemonade...

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Sonia M. Jul 3, 2007, 5:25pm EDT

Mark, the article is long and there are several recipes, including one for lavender lemonade. I will go ahead and publish it as an article in a few minutes. Wait a bit and then click on my name to see if its already there.

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