Lavender Flowers

Store dried lavender flowers in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place. Properly stored, they can retain their fragrance and flavor for several months to a year.

Use lavender sparingly; its flavor can be intense and overpowering if too much is used.

Consider infusing lavender into liquids like cream, milk, or oil for a more subtle flavor.

Pairs well with lemon, honey, berries, and vanilla in desserts and baked goods.

Can be added to rubs for meats like lamb or chicken, or used in savory stews.

Lemon

Honey

Berries (especially blueberries and raspberries)

Vanilla

Cream

Lamb

Chicken

Chocolate

Earl Grey tea

Using too much lavender, which can result in a soapy or perfumey taste.

Using fresh lavender flowers in recipes that call for dried; fresh flowers have a different flavor intensity and moisture content.