My favorite Recipes…

I love food! Who doesn’t? One of my favorite things to do is come up with new recipes. Experimenting in the kitchen is gratifying.  I have to admit, the artist in me has a hard time following a recipe and as you know baking is a science (and an art) while cooking is more art than science. So as you can imagine sometimes the outcomes are not perfect but that doesn’t stop me from playing in the kitchen, and coming up with new things. Here are some of the winners!

Lemon & Lavender Olive Oil Tea Cookies

Lemon & Lavender Olive Oil Tea Cookies

These cookies are perfect served with almost any flavor tea but served with a lavender or lemon tea is especially lovely. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/4 MEYER LEMON OLIVE OIL 1 CUP BUTTER 1 CUP GRANULATED SUGAR 1 CUP PACKED BROWN SUGAR 2 TABLESPOONS CULINARY LAVENDER+ more to...

Coconut Cashew Butter with Apples

Coconut Cashew Butter with Apples

This is the easiest recipe to make, yet it is so good. Enjoy as a healthy snack or even serve as dessert. The coconut and cinnimon give it a sweet, exotic flavor. Try using a variety of apples or if you only want to use one type we suggest Granny Smith apples. This...

Preserved Lemon & Lavender Fancy Toast

Preserved Lemon & Lavender Fancy Toast

This delicious recipe is perfect for a spring or summer lunch or appetizer. Feel free to substitute the lavender balsamic for an aged balsamic if you can't find it. You can also omit the culinary lavender if you don't have it. Of course it won't be nearly...