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Grown exclusively in our own organically certified fields, Pelindaba's Organic Culinary Lavender comes from the first of the flowers to be harvested each summer.
We select only the finest ""Provence"" flowers, cut by hand just as the first blossoms begin to appear. Bunched and hung to dry (naturally) in the Drying Barn, the flower buds are then stripped from their stalks, sifted through a multi-tiered automated sifter, and then given a further sift and sort by hand to remove any undesirable material.
Probably the most versatile of culinary herbs, organic lavender has been used over the centuries in an extraordinary range of culinary delights. Up until the 20th century it was in many ways more popular than rosemary.
Indeed, for all those savory dishes that call for rosemary, think lavender instead for a completely unique alternative flavor. But what makes culinary lavender relatively unique among the herbs is its wide application on the sweet as well as the savory side of the palate. It turns ordinary ""sweet"" into an extraordinarily exotic nectar. Think lavender ice cream, lavender lemonade, lavender shortbread, lavender meringues (a personal favorite)... the list goes on and on.
Tin 6oz by vol
Pair one with our Lavender Herbes de Provence and our Lavender Cookbook for a unique hostess gift.
A serving suggestion from the Pelindaba Kitchen
Lavender & Pine Nut Crusted Goat Cheese Croutons
8oz fresh goat cheese, divided into small round balls
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
4 teaspoons ground Organic Culinary Lavender
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
Grind pine nuts and lavender until thoroughly combined. Dip cheese balls first in flour, then in egg. Roll them in the pine nut-lavender mixture. Bake in a 400 F oven for about 10 mins. Season with Lavender Gourmet Pepper and serve with your favorite salad.
Interested in exploring lavender's use in the kitchen further? The fourth edition of our cookbook - Culinary Adventures with Lavender is now available.
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We also recommend:
Lavender Honey
Lavender Herbes de Provence - 6oz
Pelindaba Lavender Cookbook
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