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FAVORITE LINKS
Here are links to some of our favorite places on the web.
Many of these listings happen to be Artisans that you will find at the Lavender Festival each year, others are areas of inspiration and great places to visit!
The official "I Love Lavender!"
facebook fan page
Join us as we find creative ways to educate, comfort and enrich the lives of others through the wonderful world of lavender! www.facebook.pages/I-Love-Lavender
The 'All Things Lavender' Blog
Visit the biggest lavender blog on the web! We share recipes, testimonials, and interesting stories about lavender. www.AllThingsLavender.Blogspot.com
doTERRA Essential Oils
dōTERRA's Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils are 100% pure natural aromatic compounds carefully extracted from plants. They do not contain fillers or artificial ingredients that would dilute their active qualities. Proper extraction and quality control methods also ensure that dōTERRA's Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils are free of any contaminants such as pesticides or other chemical residues. www.purelydoterra.com
Gabriel's Garden Lavender Luxuries
Shop for your favorite lavender products in the comfort of your own home! All of our products are made in Michigan! To read more about Gabriel's Garden, CLICK HERE for a recent article that appeared in The Macomb Daily.
From handmade soaps and alcohol-free lotions, to culinary lavender products and lavender chocolates, Gabriel's Garden is your #1 source for Affordable Lavender Luxuries!
Victoria's Delights
Located in downtown Oxford, this is one of Oakland County's best kep secrets! Stop in and enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere, where locally grown ingredients are used to create Victoria's signature recipes. www.victoriasdelights.com
Cacao Tree Cafe
Jennifer's favorite place to enjoy a smoothie or gourmet raw chocolates! The Cacoa Tree is located in downtown Royal Oak, and specializes in gourmet raw cuisine, utilizing the finest local and organic ingredients possible.www.cacoatreecafe.com
Organically Done
Organic soil and plant products that fertilize your plants safely and naturally. www.organicallydone.com
Transitions
A service company offering health and wellness coaching through nutritional coaching and life coaching. www.embracetransitions.com
Pure Michigan
Michigan's official travel & tourism site.
Basil & Lavender Pesto
Simply fabulous on everything from pasta to pizza!
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil
1 tsp dried culinary lavender or 1 Tbsp fresh lavender flowers
2 tsp fresh parsley
¼ cup pine nuts
½ red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic
¼ cup fresh-grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
¼ tsp salt
6 Tbsp olive oil
Bring about 2 cups of water to boil in small saucepan. Remove pan from heat and add sun-dried tomatoes; let them plump up for about 10 minutes. Drain tomatoes and dry them on paper towel. Combine all the ingredients, except for the olive oil, in a blender or food processor and pulse until well blended. Gradually add olive oil while machine is running and mix well. From The Lavender Gourmet by Jennifer Vasich.
Lavender Honey Butter
2 sticks butter, softened
¼ cup honey
1 tsp dried culinary lavender or 2 tsp fresh lavender flowers
In a bowl, whip together the ingredients until light and fluffy. Form butter mixture into a log on parchment paper or spoon mixture to a small dish and refrigerate for 2 hours before using. Store covered up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Makes 1 cup. From The Lavender Gourmet by Jennifer Vasich.
Lavender Citrus Shortbread
If you've never used Essential Oils in baking, you're in for a real treat. Remember that all Essential Oils are NOT created equal. When using them for consumption, you must use Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG).
Our all-time favorite essential oils are from doTERRA, since their level of quality and purity is unsurpassed. This recipe for shortbread will fill your home with a heavenly aroma when baking... Enjoy!
1 ½ Cups unsalted butter, softened
1 Cup Sugar
3 Cups flour
¼ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp Pure Vanilla extract
7 drops doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil
7 drops doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil
1 ½ Tbsp Organic Culinary Lavender Buds
Coarse Ground Sugar, for garnish (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, lemon essential oil, wild orange essential oil, and lavender buds with an electric mixer for about 4-5 minutes, until it is light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour (one cup at a time) until well incorporated. If dough is still sticky, add a touch more flour.
Form dough into logs and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm. Slice dough into 1/2 thick slices. Lay cookie slices on parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with coarse ground sugar (optional). Bake for 10-15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden. Allow to cool completely on wire racks before serving. Makes approx. 3 dozen. Adapted from a recipe for Lavender Lemon Shortbread found in The Lavender Gourmet by Jennifer Vasich.
AS SEEN IN
10th Annual Michigan Lavender Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
July 13, 14 & 15, 2012
10:00AM - 5:00PM
~ Rain or Shine ~
Admission is just $5 for adults;
Children under 12 enter free.
Your admission Includes unlimited seating to
all Classes & Demonstrations.
FREE Parking within walking distance.
*This years event will take place at
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill located at
17985 Armada Center Road
in Armada, Michigan!
