date:May 11, 2016
it salad, and even ice cream, lavender is a powerful accent complementing citrus and sweet flavors. But lavender also enhances the earthy flavors of meat, especially lamb, when used with salt, pepper and thyme in a grill rub. Or, it can be used as a blend for roasted vegetables, such as potatoes or squashes, or even as a new flavor in fresh cheeses to be served with honey and crackers.
Joining in on the use of flowers as a spice are rose petals. Most familiar as a component in potpourri in the