Do lavender and chocolate go together?

Lavender seems to have a natural affinity for chocolate, and so it pairs equally well with bittersweet, milk, or white chocolates, depending upon your personal tastes, and the other ingredients you are adding in to the recipe.

What flavors pair with lavender?

The flavors of lavender pair well with herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, and savory. French lavender is frequently included in the herb blend herbes de provence, which benefits from the subtle floral flavor.

How do you bake with lavender?

Make lavender sugar by burying buds in granulated sugar and allowing the natural oils to permeate the surrounding crystals over the course of a week. Or grind lavender and use it in any number of cookies and cakes (pro tip: grind the buds with a portion of your sugar to help break it down more finely.

What can you bake with lavender?

“Lavender pairs really well with rich and fatty foods because it cuts through and lifts the overall flavor,” Cheney says. Popularly used in herbes de Provence alongside herbs like marjoram, rosemary, savory, and oregano, lavender is often paired with chicken, turkey, lamb, and fatty fish like salmon or tuna.

Does vanilla and lavender go together?

The combination of lavender and vanilla: it’s sweet, light and perfect for every season – whether you’re experiencing the benefits of an Aromatherapy blend or lighting a candle for the overall ambiance.

Can I use fresh lavender in baking?

Since then, English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has become the most popular choice for culinary purposes, given its mild, peppery floral flavor. The flower buds, leaves, and stems of lavender can be used fresh or dried in dishes ranging from sweet floral desserts to heartier meat dishes.

Are all lavender flowers edible?

The great thing about English Lavender is every variety can be used for cooking. Some varieties are more sought after than others, but all of the around 100 varieties in the Lavandula Angustifolia species are considered edible lavenders.