Recipes for Life

     Plant lots of Lavender

Healthy Plant

Go to places that grow Lavender

Lavender farm in Marion, NY

Provence near the Alps

12 th Century Abby in the background in France

                                      Herbes de Provence  

Make your own blend of the traditional seasoning widely used in Mediterranean cooking. Use it to season lamb or poultry, in a honey glaze for pork or roasted turkey, and with roasted onions, garlic, and other root vegetables. Use well-dried, organic herbs.

• 1/4 cup thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup savory leaves
• 3 tablespoons basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons crushed bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons crushed rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon crushed lavender flowers
1. Mix the whole leaves together and store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place.
2. Just before using, crush to a fine powder and add to foods.


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