I have always loved lemons. All year round I keep a bowl on the kitchen counter...but for some reason I am currently obsessed with them!
"If you could be any fruit or vegetable what would you be?" (This was a question asked at an after dinner game one recent evening.) Well, duh, a lemon of course! Lemons are bright and cheerful. They remind me of all things fresh and clean. And although, they may be a little tart by themselves, in the company of other ingredients they enhance the taste of everything.
I am also totally into lavender...lemons and lavender make a perfect pairing!
My favorite new utensil is the Chef'n Citrus Juicer from Williams- Sonoma...easy to use and clean! Williams- Sonoma gives a 10% military discount if you purchase in store or you can find it online HERE.
My Best Recipe for Lavender Lemonade
1 C warm water
12 packets Stevia...I like Pure Via
2 t culinary Lavender...if you get it from a garden be sure it is chemical free
Mix the above ingredients to make a sugar free simple syrup. Let sit for an hour and strain. Discard lavender. This can be refrigerated for a few days but it probably won't last because you'll love it and a cup fills 3-4 glasses.
Juice one lemon, add to an 8 oz glass of ice, sweeten with 2-3 oz lavender syrup and pour water to fill glass.
Lavender lemonade has a beautiful, light, summertime taste...pairs well with scones or shortbread cookies!
It's also just lovely by itself.
It's also just lovely by itself.
In a pinch I like to use Monin's Lavender syrup in place of the simply syrup mixture. It's rich and has a beautiful lavender color.
Look for an up coming blog on a lemon pie I just discovered!
Look for an up coming blog on a lemon pie I just discovered!
Happy Summer Days!
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