Ingredient

lavender flowers

Lavender is much sought after for its flowers with a characteristic purple color and a pleasant and intense scent: it is part of the Lamiacaee family and, in reality, there are forty different varieties of lavender. Originally from the Mediterranean basin, and particularly widespread and cultivated in France, lavender has conquered the whole world with its scent and its virtues, including those of a vasodilatory, bactericidal and antiseptic nature. Lavender also has a role that should not be underestimated in the cosmetic field, where it is used to prepare many perfumes or, again, where it has a very important role in preserving the health of the hair.

Use in cooking

Lavender, in addition to pleasantly scenting gardens and balconies, can be used in the kitchen to prepare oils and desserts of all kinds, such as ice cream and tarts.

Preservation

After being harvested, the lavender is dried in a dark and cool place, turning the branches upside down, after which the flowers must be placed in a hermetically sealed jar.

Curiosity

Lavender is characterized by its purple color, so delicate and pleasant, making it an emblem of reflection and silence.

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