Lavender honey ice cream is a French delicacy made by mixing 1 part dried lavender flowers with 2 parts honey, milk, eggs, and sometimes sugar. The mixture is heated and then put into an ice cream maker. It is usually served with shortbread cookies and topped with lavender or shaved chocolate. Lavender Honey Ice Cream […]
Lavender honey can be natural or artificial, with natural honey being of higher quality and made from lavender nectar. Bees collect nectar and transfer it to honeycomb, where it is broken down and thickened. Homemade lavender-infused honey is cheaper and made by simmering lavender flowers in honey. Lavender honey is versatile and can be used […]
Lavender essential oil has a long history as a healing herb, with antiseptic and analgesic properties. It can be used to soothe headaches, relieve tension, repel insects, and reduce anxiety. It is affordable and widely useful. Lavender has long been used in perfumery, but its history as a healing herb is so ancient. Nicholas Culpeper, […]
Spike lavender, a member of the mint family, is similar to true lavender and is grown for its oil. It has spiky branches and a darker, earthier scent. It can be used in aromatherapy and herbal medicine and is believed to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It prefers warm, sheltered areas and should be pruned […]
