Only a few more days left in July. Its almost lavender harvest season! Its such a tough time of year for us with so much work to do. I always hate seeing our lovely lavender flowers getting chopped down, but they sure do look pretty all bundled up. And oh, all the smells during the harvest, they are wonderful. Well here is what...
Summer is the time for grilling. Everyone wants to be outdoors, that's where all the action is. Picnics, barbecues, get togethers with family and friends. Its the stuff long lasting memories are made of. I don't know about you, but the food you serve at your summer get togethers all play into those great memories. Weekend after weekend, traditional grilled burgers or chicken...
This savory pasta is packed with ooey gooey cheese, a rich pork sauce, and satisfying cavatappi noodles. Its an easy inexpensive family friendly dish. Ingredients: 16 ounces cavatappi noodles 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 4 ounces shredded parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound lean ground pork Lavender Salt Freshly Ground Pepper 2 cups tomato sauce 1 tablespoon italian seasoning 6 springs...
I have such an easy fun idea for all the parents out there. It required seriously less than 60 seconds in prep, but kept my son so excited and engaged for over an hour. Its an easy pirate treasure hunt! All you have to do is draw a map on a piece of paper of your yard, neighborhood, wherever you'd like to go...
We are oh so busy I barely have time to get a blog post out this week! We will be at the Salt Lake Farmers Market tomorrow. Only our 2nd week being there all month! So make sure you come to visit us and stock up on all your favorite goodies. And if you are a blog reader, let us know! We love...
You know what? Sometimes I just like to go read my favorite blogs simply to look at pretty pictures. Sure a nice story or thought is nice, but really? I'm just in it for the visual vacation. So today, without further adieu, here are just some pretty pictures of the first blossoms of our fields this year, just because we like ya. Lavender...
If you use essential oils at all in your daily life, you are probably pretty familiar with all of the standard uses for lavender essential oils. Its wonderful for relaxing and relieving stress. Well today I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite less known uses for lavender essential oils. Did you know you can use lavender essential oil as a mattress...
For those of you out there without access to an outdoor barbecue, summer in the kitchen can be brutal. There are all these wonderful recipes for grilled meats and vegetables, and you fall further and further into a deep pit of depression as you scroll through your Pinterest fee. Well have no fear, The Lavender Apple is here! This is a wonderful receipe...
Well our lavender is in full bloom here on the farm. It is so so beautiful. Its easy to get caught up in the day to day labor and overlook the beauty of your own farm sometimes. But luckily these gorgeous purple plants are an easy reminder! We hope you all have some fun in the sun planned for your weekend. We might...
When I became a new mom, I realized just how important clean carpets were. I used to be the type of person that was annoyed when friends would ask me to remove my shoes in their homes. It just felt so awkward and actually a little rude sometimes. But then like many other things in my life, when I became a mother, all...
We have a lot of new readers joining us each week. I thought it might be time to re-introduce ourselves to our new readers. As you probably know, The Lavender Apple – is a utah lavender farm in nestled in the foothills of beautiful Cache Valley, in the small town of Millville, Utah. Millville has been the ancestral home of the Nelson family...
If you are a lemon lover, you will love this lemony dish. Sounds obvious, right? I also love shrimp when its paired with white wine and lemon. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. When served over quinoa, you have yourself a zesty meal full of protein and low in fat. Gotta love that, right? Ingredients: For the Quinoa: 1 cup dry...
I love it when I make a salad and my husband goes back for seconds. That is how I can tell if its a winner or not. I actually made this salad as a side for a meal we were having. But it was so good and so filling that neither of us were hungry after we ate it! Its sweet and crunchy,...
Well hello there. Another week has come and gone. We hope you are enjoying a summer now in full swing! For all of our local readers in Salt Lake, you may have noticed we are not at the market every single Saturday anymore. The next time you will see us at the Farmers Market will be July 25th. So when you do see...
We are so happy to announce that we are hosting our very first Lavender Days at the Lavender Apple Farm this weekend! For all of our local friends and family we will see you this Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. We will be doing pick your own lavender, cooking demos, crafts, and shopping at the farm store. It should be a wonderful time and...
I'm currently in a "clean out the pantry" mode. Anyone else read Marie Kondo's book? We are currently in a major purge phase over here. And luckily for you, that means a great new recipe was invented. I had a bag of half eaten mustard pretzels and I didn't want to just toss them, but I didn't want them taking up real estate...
Forgive me, for I have sinned. What food blogger forgets to take a picture of her dinner before she eats it? This one. I'm so sorry. But it was just too dang good. I was so excited to eat it I didn't have the restraint to wait to chow down before I stuffed my face. Luckily for you I took a photo of...
It's so great when you are cooking to use flavors that just love one another. Mediteranean style cooking is so easy because there are so many wonderful blends of flavors that just belong together. This dish is quick, easy, flavorful, and healthy. Its a perfect easy weeknight meal. Ingredients: 16 oz box pearled couscous 16 oz raw shrimp 1/4 cup kalamata olives 1/2...
Well Happy 4th of July weekend everyone! We hope you all have some fun times planned with family and friends. We have watermelon, barbecue, and fireworks in our future here on the farm and I can't wait! Stay safe and we will see you all back here on Monday. Oh ya know, just going for a stroll on our farm and running into...
