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Here is an amazing cocktail to try for a fun weekend with friends! All the full flavor of tea combined with all the elegance of a cocktail. I had so much fun developing this recipe and I think you'll have just as much fun making it.  Lavender Earl Grey Martini Lavender Earl Grey Martini 1 jigger whip cream vodka 1/2-1 jigger Lavender Simple Syrup (to taste) 1 jigger Lavender Earl Grey Tea (double strength) 1 jigger of cream or milk Ice Lavender Cocktail Pick (garnish) Rim your glass with Lavender Sugar Make your Lavender Earl Grey tea double strength. To do that you will use twice the amount of tea recommended for a cup. Don't let the tea sit in your cup for more than the recommended time of infusion or it will get bitter, typical time to infuse is 3 minutes. In a shaker combine your ingredients give a couple shakes and serve in lavender sugar rimmed martini glasses with a lavender cocktail pick. To rim your glass with a lavender sugar, take two plates, with one plate put a couple Tbsp of lavender simple syrup. To the other plate pour a 1/4 cup of lavender sugar. With a martini glass dip the edges into the lavender simple syrup and then into the sugar.  We would love for you to share our pictures and recipes. We just ask that you give photo and recipe credit.
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Roasted grapes are the hot new trend this year and we couldn't help join the fun with this easy to make up recipe. The flavors that meld together to shine in this upscale appetizer.  Roasted Grapes 2 cups red grapes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp culinary lavender buds sprinkle of salt Preheat oven to 425℉ oven. In a mixing bowl combine grapes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, culinary lavender and a sprinkle of salt. Stir until mixed together and grapes are coated. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until grapes shrivel slightly, crack and or slightly toast. Remove from oven when done and assemble rest of appetizer. Crostini Brie Crostini Bread, sliced Brie cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes Turn stove down to 350℉. Place your crostini pieces on a baking sheet with a 1/4 inch cube of brie cheese. Bake until cheese melts about 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and with a spatula move them to your appetizer plate. Top each crostini cheese bread a couple grapes. Then drizzle with the Lavender Balsamic dressing on top. Serve and enjoy! Lavender Balsamic Dressing 1 Tbsp Lavender Simple Syrup 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar In a small bowl combine your Lavender Simple Syrup and balsamic vinegar, stir to mix and use for topping your crostini bread. Garnish the plate with some Lavender Cocktail Picks. If you don't have lavender simple syrup you could replace with honey, but we now you'll like the special addition of the extra little bright flavor that lavender brings to this appetizer.  We always enjoy seeing others inspired by our recipes. If you make this #norwoodlavenderfarm so we can see it. Please make sure if using our recipe or pictures that you give credit.
Go out and be inspired with lavender! NEW product, lavender pancake and waffle mix! We had some fun and created lavender pumpkin waffles. This year has sucked…and I think a little extra attention to enjoying the season is the answer to needing these waffles in your life. Top with Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter (recipe below) and lavender simple syrup...yummm!  Lavender Pumpkin Spiced Waffles
1 pkg Lavender Pancake and Waffle Mix 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cup water Mix in a mixing bowl all dry ingredients, stir to combine and add water. Stir until combined and in a greased waffle machine cook until golden. Serve hot with Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter and Lavender Simple Syrup. Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 3 Tbl. Lavender Simple Syrup ( or lavender honey) 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp Culinary Lavender In a small mixing bowl combine all your butter, lavender simple syrup (or honey), pumpkin pie spice and culinary lavender. With a hand held mixer blend until smooth and set aside. Feel free to share just tag give Norwood Lavender Farm photo and recipe credit. Welcome Fall with this fun recipe for Hasselback Pumpkin with Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter!  We are excited to share this fun recipe using small cooking pumpkins. The same idea would work with different kinds of squash so let this be inspiration to try it a variety of ways. Pumpkin is a superfood and is a great source of potassium, beta-carotene, calcium and magnesium, as well as vitamins E, C and some B vitamins. That's a whole lot of healthy going on!  To make the hasselback pumpkin you will need to cut your pumpkin in half, discarding all the seeds and pulp. Set it aside why you make the whipped butter recipe.  Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 3 Tbl. Lavender Simple Syrup ( or lavender honey) 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp Culinary Lavender In a small mixing bowl combine all your butter, lavender simple syrup (or honey), pumpkin pie spice and culinary lavender. With a hand held mixer blend until smooth and set aside. To prepare the Hasselback Pumpkin Slice your pumpkin into 1/2 inch slices across the top of your pumpkin (open side down on cutting board). Make sure you do not cut all the way through the pumpkin, but stop about 1/2 inch from the bottom. Place on baking sheet lined with a silpat mat or greased cookie sheet. Bake your pumpkin for about 20 minutes, removed from oven and carefully with a fork separate each layer and with a knife spread your whipped butter generously between each layer. Place back into oven for an additional 15-20 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Remove pumpkin from oven and place on serving platter, drizzle with your melted butter on pan or place any leftover butter on top and let melt. Garnish with lavender sprigs, culinary bud and chopped walnut. If you have a sweet tooth drizzle a thin stream of lavender simple syrup over top.  With any leftover Whipped Lavender Pumpkin Spice Butter use on your morning toast, waffles, pancakes or scones.
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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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