Lavender

Lavender-

calming, increases overall health and mood

How to use lavender?

Potatoes with lavender

10 red potatoes or 2 large potatoes
1 whole garlic
2 TBSP of lavender
salt, ground pepper
4 TBSP olive or vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Peel the potatoes and slice into lengthwise wedges.
Dice the garlic.
Mix all the potatoes, lavender, and garlic with olive oil.  Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes. 
Roast for 45 minutes stirring 1/2 way through. 

Lavender Lemonade:

1 quart lemonade
1 TBSP dried lavender
1 cup of boiling water
thin lemon slices
Pour the boiling water over the lavender and let steep for about 20 minutes.  Strain and add to the iced cold lemonade.  Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of lavender.