Lavender Lady

01/21/2026

This unique variation on traditional bread pudding is a bit labor intensive but well worth the effort! Bon Appetit!

Lavender Egyptian Bread Pudding (Om Ali)
Recipe by Renée Robinson

Servings
8 - 10servings
Bread pudding made with puff pastry, dried apricots, pistachios, and almonds. The milk and cream are infused with ground dried lavender. Good grief, this is so delicious.

Ingredients

14 ounce (396.9g) box Dufour Puff Pastry, thawed in the refrigerator�2 tablespoons browned salted butter�5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided�1⁄2 cup whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped�1⁄2 heaping cup toasted and salted pistachios, coarsely chopped�1 cup (200g) dried apricots, chopped�4 cups whole milk�1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream�1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar�2 teaspoons ground dried edible lavender buds, plus more for garnishing

Directions

* Preheat oven to 400° with a rack in the center. Unwrap the puff pastry onto a parchment lined half sheet pan, pressing it flat. Using a sharp knife, slice through the pastry, creating 12 squares. Brush the pastry with the browned butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Bake for 24 minutes, until deeply golden brown and fully puffed. Place on a rack and let cool to room temperature.
* Increase the oven temperature to 425°. When the pastry is cool, chop it very roughly and place into a buttered 13 x 9 inch baking dish, holding back a couple of handfuls. Sprinkle the apricots and nuts on top of the pastry, adding the reserved pastry pieces to the very top.
* In a large saucepan, stir together the milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, the remaining 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons ground lavender. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a simmer. Pour over all the ingredients in the prepared dish.
* Bake for 25 - 28 minutes, until it’s bubbling and the top is browned and crisp. Serve warm and Enjoy! By the way, I found that chilled leftovers were brought back to life by placing them under the broiler for a few minutes in order to crisp up the top. The leftovers were as good as when it first came out of the oven.

01/20/2026

01/19/2026

Recycled from an earlier post. Now is the time to be thinking about what you will want in your garden this spring. If you are in a colder clime-as we are-it pays to do your homework. As this is a fairly long article, I am sharing it in two parts.

01/17/2026

Another savory herb recipe from Tullamore Lavender Company-lots of ideas for uses at the end. If you come up with additional uses, please share them with us. I’ll start-cheeseball, quiche, cheese and onion pie.

TLC Savoury Herb Blend (with Lavender) Recipe
JULY 25, 2023
A couple of years ago we designed and packaged up a savoury herb blend featuring our lavender.
It took us months to figure out the right ratio (which seems silly now looking at the recipe – I guess simple is often best).
The end result was a delicious and fool-proof way of introducing culinary lavender into your cooking. It was delightful and customers loved it. But making it ourselves was too time consuming, sooo we’re sharing the recipe!
But first, a couple of recommendations:
* Tip #1: You can use any kind of culinary lavender.
* Tip #2: If you don’t have a spice grinder, a small blender or coffee grinder works great too. Or be fancy and use a mortar and pestle.
* Tip #3: We think the TLC Savoury Herb Blend goes especially well on beef, chicken, turkey, pork, roasted potatoes and in bread recipes. Or add it to cream cheese or butter and serve as a spread!
TLC Savoury Herb Blend (with Lavender) Recipe
Prep Time: 5 min | Servings: Enough for 5-10 recipes �Author: Stephanie Craig + Steve Larmer
Ingredients
* 1 tbsp lavender buds
* 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp salt flakes
* 1 tbsp rosemary
* 1 tbsp thyme
* 1 tsp ground pepper
* 1 ½ tsp granulated garlic
Instructions
In a spice grinder, grind ½ to ¾ of the lavender buds, the salt flakes, rosemary and thyme. Place in a bowl and add the whole buds, ground pepper and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then place in a jar or container for future use.
Enjoy!
We’d love to hear how you’ve used this recipe? Comment below to let us know.
xo, Stephanie

Tullamore Lavender Company

01/16/2026

For your savory dishes-Lavender Rub from Snap Calorie dot com

Lavender Rub
Ingredients
* 2 tablespoons Dried lavender buds1 tablespoon Sea salt1 teaspoon Granulated garlic2 teaspoons Dried thyme1 teaspoon Dried rosemary1 teaspoon Ground black pepper1 tablespoon Dark brown sugar1 teaspoon Ground paprika

Pro Tip: Read through all ingredients before starting to cook!

Instructions
1
Measure all the ingredients and ensure the dried lavender buds are food-safe and clean to use.
2
Using a mortar and pestle, grind the dried lavender buds slightly to release their aromatic oils. Alternatively, you can use a spice grinder and pulse a few times.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lavender with sea salt, granulated garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, ground black pepper, dark brown sugar, and ground paprika.
4
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
5
Transfer the lavender rub to an airtight container or spice jar, and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
6
Use the lavender rub to season meat such as chicken or pork, roasted vegetables, or even bread dough for a unique flavor boost.
Snapcalorie.com

01/15/2026

Remember: always diffuse in open spaces-never enclose your pet with a diffuser. Always give him or her the option to leave the room. Dogs and cats noses are much more sensitive to odors-use much less than you would for yourself. Use high quality oils.

Using Essential Oils Around Dogs — Why Quality Matters

Dogs experience scent very differently than we do. Their sense of smell is far more sensitive, which means what we diffuse — and how it’s made — matters.

When diffusing around pets, it’s important to choose oils that are:
• Pure (no fillers or synthetic fragrance)
• Properly sourced
• Consistently tested
• Used in very small amounts

Lower drops + higher quality oils help keep diffusion gentle and pet-friendly.

There are multiple good oil companies available. I personally share what I know and trust based on my own experience, which is why you’ll see me reference the oils I use at home.

This graphic isn’t about fixing or treating anything — it’s about supporting the environment so our dogs can feel calm, safe, and comfortable.
As always:
- Diffuse in open spaces
- Give pets the choice to leave the room
- Less is more

01/15/2026

Honey Lavender Shrimp

Ali’i Kula Lavender

INGREDIENTS

* 2 Tablespoons - olive oil
* 1 lb. - shrimp
* 1 Tablespoon - garlic minced, fresh
* 1 Teaspoon - salt
* white pepper
* 1/4 cup - dry white wine
* 1/2 cup – lavender honey

INSTRUCTIONS

* Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
* Add garlic and shrimp and cook halfway through (about 2 to 3 minutes).
* Add salt, pepper, white wine and turn heat to high.
* When mixture boils, remove shrimp with a slotted spoon, leaving pan juices.
* Add honey to pan juices and reduce mixture by three-fourths over medium heat until it will coat the back of a metal spoon.
* Toss shrimp and serve as an appetizer or entrée.

NOTES

Serving size: 1/3 cup. Yield: 6 Servings

01/13/2026

Lavender, Bergamot, & Honey Face Mask

INGREDIENTS

* Small bowl for mixing
* 1 egg
* 1 tsp honey
* ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar
* 1 drop lavender essential oil
* 1 drop bergamot essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS

* Beat the 1 egg yolk or egg white in a small bowl until it is well combined but not frothy. Hand beating is better than using a mixer or egg-beater. Add 1 tsp. honey and 1/4 tsp. of apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
* Add one drop of lavender essential oil to the mixture for dry skin, one drop of bergamot essential oil for normal to oily skin. Combine well with the egg-honey mixture, making sure the oil is incorporated.
* Apply to cleansed face and neck. Leave the facial on for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

aliikulalavender.com

01/11/2026

Diffusers are one way to use essential oils without dilution. Never use essential oils topically without proper dilution.

Essential oils don’t fix everything…
but they definitely help soften what came out of my mouth after my diffuser quit working. 😅

Diffuser Died… Forgive Me Blend
(humor + comfort)

3 drops Wild Orange
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Cedarwood

Why it works:
Lightens the mood, reduces tension, and helps everyone laugh it off instead of rehashing it.

01/10/2026