While spring is gradually making its presence felt on the picturesque island of Jersey, with the first signs of green shoots emerging and the days stretching longer, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the dawn of a new year with a delightful lavender-infused dessert – Lavender Panna Cotta. Panna Cotta, translating to ‘cooked cream’ in… Read more »
A member of the mint family and related to rosemary, sage, and thyme, it’s perhaps not surprising that lavender has been used in cooking for thousands of years. Used by the Romans to flavour fish and Medieval monks to add a floral touch to sweet puddings, over the course of the last century, the use… Read more »
Lavender water has got to be one of the oldest and simplest toiletries around, but this certainly doesn’t mean that you should discard it in favour of a bottle of some mass-produced, chemically synthesised wonder product instead. In fact, if you are trying to get back to nature and reduce your carbon footprint too, then… Read more »
Now, we’re not always ones for messing with tradition, but let’s face it there are certain things about Christmas that some people just don’t like. No I’m not talking about those people who just can’t be doing with the blatant over-commercialisation of Christmas and instead of giving you a present, give you a massive lecture… Read more »
Lavender is often best associated with spring and summer, but the one of the many wonderful things about lavender is how well it dries, thus meaning that we can enjoy its wonders all year long. And what better time to enjoy lavender, than at Christmas! Have a look at some of the festive ideas below… Read more »
One of the most popular items in our lovely Sprigs Café is our delicious lavender shortbread – practically perfect dunked into a cup of fine tea. And this scrumptious treat is a favourite on many famous tea tables too. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, reportedly relied on lavender shortbread to ease nausea and to… Read more »
Indulge in the soothing and delightful world of lavender with our Lavender Cheesecake recipe. This unique twist on a classic dessert will transport your taste buds to a garden of fragrant lavender blooms, offering a harmonious blend of floral and creamy flavours. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, our Lavender… Read more »
Recently we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the many wonderful uses of lavender in savoury dishes – yum yum yum! However, after stopping by our local farm shop and picking up a punnet of the freshest, biggest and sweetest strawberries. I think I’ve ever eaten (apparently the long period of cold weather this… Read more »
During a recent trip to Amsterdam, we were delighted to discover that the wonderful Dutch have a great love for three things; cake, waffles, and cheese! Obviously this sent them heading straight to the top of our list of favourite nations, especially when in one gorgeous cheese shop we discovered a Gouda style cheese that… Read more »
At this time of year, here on our lovely Jersey Lavender Farm, we (along with many other of you we’re sure!) find our thoughts increasingly turning to Christmas and all things Christmassy. There are so many things that mean Christmas (and winter in general), but especially food and gifts tend to spring into our minds…. Read more »
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