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Lavender Biscotti

10:20 AM
This is a great biscotti recipe, not too hard and not too soft.....just right1/4 cup butter4eggs1 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons almond extract2 teaspoons anise (or orange) extract1 teaspoon dried lavender buds2 + 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup sliced almondsStart off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.Grind the lavender in a grinder or a mortar. Melt the butter in...

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lavender sachets

3:09 PM
My daughter Brooke made these lavender sachets from vintage handkerchiefs that I have been collecting for a while now. They are filled with our freshly harvested and dried English lavender. One of these sachets can fill an entire room with a wonderful fragrant lavender smell. I have been busy harvesting my veggies and picking my tall beautiful sunflowers. I also have some delicious...

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HOLY GARLIC PART DUO - THE HARVEST

7:56 AM
35 glorious heads of garlic is what the harvest yielded.  Now what to do with it all ?  well you know I'm a fan of garlic , and it's flavor is unsurpassed. The following is recipe for HERB BUTTER is one I've used for years.  This butter enhances anything you can put it on.  So try it! you'll be hooked.  Buying the fresh herbs may...

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How to access The Purple Apple's recipes using lavender

5:15 PM
For recipes using lavender please click the link on the right hand side of this page titled "The Purple Apple's Recipes".Here you can find fun, easy, delicious and creative ways to cook your lavender. ...

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getting ready for Farmers Market

11:31 AM
This weekend we had a booth once again at the Cache Valley Farmers/Gardeners Market. I sold my French and English Lavender.We spent Friday afternoon removing the buds from the lavender and then sifting them to remove any unwanted leaves and stems. It was a tedious process but we sure smelt good when it was done. ...

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