Q: I would like to plant some lavender to use for culinary purposes. When researching I have found hundreds of different lavender varieties. Can you recommend one that will work well in baking? A: ...

Once spring rolls around, I start thinking about pastels. Thinking of pastels gets me thinking about lavender — not only my favorite color, but also one of my favorite scents. And once lavender is on ...

Crushing a fresh sprig of lavender releases a scent that is familiar and intense, and an instant tonic. Traditionally the defining ingredient in soaps, essential oils, and sachets to keep linen fresh, ...

Lavender is an herb that has been prized for its scent since the time of the ancient Greeks. More recently, it has become a fashionable ingredient for baking, lending its pretty floral scent to ...

Paul Hollywood, the longtime host and judge of "The Great British Bake Off," is renowned for his no-nonsense approach and deep expertise in baking. Hollywood is well-respected for his discerning ...

Tender, buttery shortbread cookies have been a mainstay in many households for decades. If your family enjoys the old-school cookie recipe, lavender shortbread cookies feature a light floral flavor as ...

1. Put the teabags in a mug and add the boiling water. Set aside to steep. 2. Put the butter and icing sugar in the bowl of a food processor and mix until creamy. Sift the cake flour, cornflour and ...

In 2016, Sherri Wood visited the Capay Valley Almond Festival and fell in love. “The trees are covered in pink blossoms, the hills are green, the sky was blue, there was this little two-lane highway ...