These tiny, dried buds have a delicate yet distinctive flavor that lends itself well to both sweet and savory applications. Lavender is a common ingredient in regional French cuisine, most notably in the herb blend Herbes de Provence (delicious on chicken, potatoes and meat). Mix a pinch of crushed lavender blossoms with soft sheep or goat cheese or add to your favorite herb rub. For sweet applications, add to chocolate cake batter, shortbread or sugar. Lavender is a popular additive to Earl Grey tea but is good blended with many other black, green or herbal teas.
Spices and herbs should be stored away from light, heat and moisture. However, storing spices in the refrigerator or freezer may actually shorten their shelf life and they risk picking up other food odors. In general, whole spices have a longer shelf life than ground spices. Depending on the spice and how well it is stored, a good rule of thumb is six months to a year for powdered spices and longer for whole spices and seeds. The best way to determine if your spices or herbs are still fresh is to close your eyes and sniff – if you cannot immediately tell what the herb or spice is, toss it!
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