In the Kitchen with the Lavender Man

  Buena Vista Lavender : Tasting Notes from the Desk of the Lavender Man Buena Vista Lavender (angustifolia/english lavender) Color - darker purple Scent - crisp, herbal, robust slight peppery note Syrup - strong but not overwhelming, Lavonade - (lavender lemonade) full bodied with prominent finish, tangy

Provence Lavender:  Tasting Notes from the Desk of The Lavender Man Provence Color - blue steel, dries lighter in color Scent - floral, medicinal, lemon peel & touch of spice Syrup - well rounded from start to finish, notes of pine, juniper with a surprisingly hint of spiciness that slightly lingers Lavonade - mild but tangy with even finish

Pacific Blue Lavender:  Tasting Notes from the Desk of the Lavender Man Pacific Blue Color - light deep purple, Scent - sharp sweet fragrance with fruity citrus note Syrup - subtle sweetness with even finish Lavonade - crisp but subtle with hint of lemon note

Royal Velvet:   Tasting Notes from the Desk of the Lavender Man Royal Velvet Color - brilliant deep purple Scent - floral, slightly fruity but mild Syrup - bright, floral, with notes of lemon peel, long lasting note Lavonade - (Lavender Lemonade) medium lavender strength from start to finish

Discover Culinary Lavender: Cooking with the Lavender Man Keys to Successfully Cooking with Lavender Lavender is a complementary herb which is best used in small doses so it will not overpower the other herbs and spices that it’s mixed with. Not all lavender is meant to be used for culinary. If you use a variety known for its essential oil production you will be very disappointed in the lavender flavor. It will be bitter, too floral and tastes like you are eating soap. Nearly all of the known varieties of culinary lavender are angustifolias, also known as English Lavender. Their essential oil is generally sweeter and more subtle than other types of lavender that produce more essential oil. Fragrance of the lavender will generally equal its flavor. If you don’t like its scent then you most likely won’t enjoy its flavor in your cooking. Not all culinary lavender varieties taste the same. Some are sweeter tasting, stronger tasting or more herbaceous in flavor. All will provide a lavender ...