The Roman playwright Terence wasn't directly speaking of lavender when he said, "Moderation in all things." Still, his aphorism is good advice for cooks who want to use lavender as a spice, says Kathy ...

Makes approximately five 225g jars. YOU WILL NEED 1.5kg cooking apples 350ml white wine 3 tbsps dried lavender, plus dried lavender sprigs for finishing Granulated sugar Roughly chop the apples – you ...

A bundle of fresh lavender lies in a basket. - Nataliya Nazarova/Shutterstock Lavender growing wild and profusely in your outdoor space can add abundant color, texture, and scent to your yard. If you ...

Jack and Kathy Wilson stroll through their Washington Creek Lavender farm southwest of Lawrence. The Wilsons grow and dry lavender to fill sachets, reusable dryer sheets, neck comforters, eye pillows, ...

I want to take this opportunity to thank all my faithful readers over the past twenty-two and a half years, with 268 articles written on a variety of herbal topics. I just turned s75 years old and ...

Making lemonade from scratch is a ritual of summer – from stocking kids’ curbside stands to making an adult sip spiked with vodka or whiskey. The citrus alone is summery. It’s also sort of one-note. A ...

April showers may bring May flowers, but I'm an impatient lady, as I want the world to be in full bloom already. My solution is simple: I turn to the home bar when in need of a floral fix. A swirl of ...

Since our weather is getting warmer and luscious lavender flowers seem to be taking over the city, as well as accessorizing culinary offerings in our favorite restaurants, this classic floral ...