oh....and I forgot to mention that today, I placed a small order from a Cajun foods website that I've had in my favorites for quite awhile...although a couple of things I purchased will be for gifts.

I've just decided that I won't ever have the money to do the big (or even medium) things I've always really wanted to do, so why not spend a little extra now on some littler things that may make my humdrum everyday life a little more exciting?

I can tell you right now that this roast I'm making smells a whole lot better than the toast or egg sandwich that I usually fix myself for dinner!

Salijo

(This probably has NOTHING to do with the invitation to join AARP that I received this past week, even though the big bad birthday that makes me eligible is still a whole year away.)

The roast was sumptuous...very lightly enhanced with the lavender herbs! Yummm....but I think I'm going to add more of the herb blend next time. It was a tad too light for my taste.

Salijo

That sounds nice. Where did you order them?

beverly

Beverly, the website is http://www.springbrookmeadowslavender.com/

I also ordered the Lavender Creme Brulee Kit, Lavender Butter Cake Kit, Lavender Lemonade Mix, and Seedless Red Raspberries and Lavender Jam. The "kits" and "mixes" ended up just being a small bag of what I think is probably culinary lavender buds along with a recipe. But they weren't very expensive. If I like them and want to reorder, I'll probably just check to see if they sell the culinary buds alone without a recipe.

I may open the jam tomorrow for breakfast toast!
Salijo

Lavender lemonade, yum.

beverly

Sal, I used to grow lavendar but never thought about cooking with it. I suppose there's something they do to it to make it culinary? The lavendar lemonade does sound good, though. Last year our lemon tree was loaded and dad juiced all the lemons and we froze it in small portions.

Can you actually 'taste' the lavendar?

mom

I think what makes it culinary is that it's grown without pesticides, etc. I believe that lavender is actually considered an herb and not a flower, so it could probably be grown in an herb garden.

I can tast the lavender, but it's mild. The jam is exquisite.

Thanks for posting...I am Cajun. I can recommend Tony Chatchery seasoning...I just get it at Publix...so check your local store. I love Jerk seasoning...not as potent as Cajun, but so flavorful. I have some lavendar from travels through MD and DC area...keep the little buds, even if they are years old...they smell great...your lavender rub sounds so good I may order from link in your post...and here is a NM place I do order from...www.comfortfoods.com..Fiesta dip mix and the salsa..mmm...I get the packets, not the jars....Gwen

Here is a link that might be useful: Comfort Foods

Oh thanks for posting that link Gwen, I like what I see there! I made some Jambalaya over the weekend from a mix I bought at that website...I felt it was a little bland. I topped it with just a touch of pineapple orange habanero sauce I purchased from the same site.

The mix was only rice and spices, I think. I added sausage and some of a Cajun frozen veggie combo (gr pepper, onion, celery) I had in my freezer. I already have a ton of Cajun and Creole seasonings in my cupboard, If that's all it takes to make Jambalaya, I could probably just make my own the next time and spice it up how I like it! I'm really not that into "hot" spicey, I just like it "tasty" spicey. I proved I could do "hot" when I was younger. Not so much now!
Salijo

Oh Gwen!! Now you've gone and done it! I'll have to order from them. I notice they are available for fundraisers so emailed DD3 about it for their Band Aid project.

Sharon

Lavender on a roast?? I never would have thought of it, but I'll try anything!!
And my waist line shows it LOL!!!!
I love spicy food.
Salijo I started working for AT&T at 18, so when I was in my 30's they started sending me AARP thingies.
I also was a single parent for 20 years and I do cook special meals just for me.
You go girl!!!!!!!!
Rosa

The lavender/herb blend is called Herbs (or Herbes) De Province. I believe it's a traditional herb blend, but I don't think it always contains lavender, although many manufacturers do add it.

I cook more frequently if my kitchen is cleaned... LOL. Living alone has its perks with no one to answer to except me...although that could also be construed as a liability!

Salijo

Salijo, it sounds and looks(I googled) soooo good! I am sorry I am in Canada right now. The shipping, customs and other charges make it too expensive. But I'll be checking into it when we get to Florida in the fall!

goldie