 Struggling to Balance Farm Work and Lavender Products?
You’re Not Alone! As a lavender wholesale product business, we understand the unique challenges that lavender farmers face. Managing your farm, ensuring product quality, and meeting the needs of your customers can leave you feeling depleted, divided, and scattered. It’s not easy to balance the demands of farm life with the standards you’ve set for your products. But here’s the thing: your customers, and you, deserve the best. When you prioritize quality—in your products and your own well-being—it’s a win-win for everyone. 💜 Why Quality Matters High-quality products don’t just keep your customers coming back; they reflect the passion and care you’ve put into your farm. However, maintaining that quality can feel overwhelming when you’re stretched too thin. This is why it’s essential to find a balance between your farm work and your personal well-being. When you’re able to give yourself the time and space to focus, you’re not just improving the quality of your lavender—you’re also creating a sustainable way of life for yourself. And when you’re at your best, your customers will notice the difference in your products. Pro Tip: Build a System That Supports You! Here are some tips to help you balance your workload and maintain the quality you believe in:
Ready to take the next step? Let’s work together to create something beautiful—for your customers and for yourself. 💜 Think you might want to work together to get the right lavender products for your farm send me an email to start a discussion. Want to view our wholesale offerings to see which products would help bring you a little more time in your life click here.
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 Can Your Lavender Be Used in Our Gourmet Mixes? Here’s What You Need to Know!
At Norwood Lavender, we’re passionate about collaborating with lavender farmers who share our love for crafting high-quality, flavorful products. If you’ve been wondering whether your farm’s culinary lavender can be used in our gourmet blends, the answer is yes—but there are a few important details to keep in mind. Let’s break it down! 1. Flavor Profile Considerations Every lavender farm is unique, and the soil, climate, and care you put into your plants influence their flavor profile. While your lavender can absolutely be used, it may subtly alter the taste of our existing blends. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing—it’s an exciting opportunity to create something truly distinctive! 2. Processing Time Custom batches take time to perfect. Incorporating your lavender into our blends will require extra steps. We’ll work closely with you to establish realistic timelines and ensure everything is done to the highest standards. 3. Proper Lavender Preparation To maintain the quality and safety of your gourmet products, all culinary lavender buds must go through a specific preparation process. it must be frozen for 3 days prior to use. This step helps ensure your lavender is safe and ready for culinary adventures. If you’re already following this practice, that’s fantastic! If not, we’re happy to share best practices to get your lavender prepped for blending. Why Partner With Us? We value partnerships with passionate farmers who share our dedication to creating flavorful, high-quality products. By working together, we can craft something truly special that showcases the best of your farm’s unique offerings. Let’s Get Started! Ready to explore the possibilities? Reach out to us today to discuss how we can incorporate it into our gourmet mixes. Together, we can create a product that’s as delicious as it is unique! 💜 Best way to reach us is by email [email protected] to start a discussion. See all our special gourmet mixes and lavender wholesale offerings here. Want to look like a gourmet cook?! This Salmon with Lemon Lavender Garlic Cream Sauce will impress anyone who eats it. Serve it along with a salad and rice.  Salmon with Lemon Lavender Garlic Cream Sauce
4 (3 oz) salmon fillets 2 Tbl olive oil 1 Tbl butter 1 tsp culinary lavender buds 3 cloves garlic, crushed Juice and rind of 1 lemon 1/2 Tbl cornstarch 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated 1 cup cream Salt & pepper lemon, sliced (garnish) Lavender Cocktail Picks (garnish) Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in skillet on medium-high heat. Add your salmon fillets skin side down and dust with a little salt and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes flip and cook another 3 minutes or until cooked. While your salmon is cooking combine in a bowl; culinary lavender buds, garlic, lemon juice and lemon rind grated, cornstarch, parmesan, cream and a touch of salt and pepper set aside. In a medium sized skillet over medium heat add your butter. Once butter has melted add your cream sauce mixture. Bring to a low simmer stirring until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened. Place your salmon on a plate and drizzle with thickened cream sauce. Add a garnish of sliced lemon poked with a lavender cocktail pick and serve. Tastes wonderful with a salad and rice. Try our Salad with a special Salad Dressing and Marinade If you make it share it with us #norwoodlavenderfarm Recipe and picture developed by Norwood Lavender Farm This a lovely tasting salad dressing to dress up any salad. The secret ingredient in this is lavender simple syrup.  Lavender Salad Dressing & Marinade
1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 3 Tbl lavender simple syrup 1 Tbl dijon mustard 1 clove garlic pinch of salt & pepper Place all ingredients in a salad dressing jar and give it a shake. Drizzle over your salad or use as a marinade. |
AuthorI am Nicole Callen, lavender lover, farmer, and owner of Norwood Lavender Farm. My intention for this page is to bring you great lavender related content that you can use. Most of it contains culinary adventures that transpire in my kitchen, as I have a love for the complex floral flavor and depth that lavender brings to cooking. I like to say, "where nature meets gourmet". 
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