Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Lavender Sugar

scanned image from: The Herb Companion July 2012

I picked a really pretty image of something I had been wanting to try for Debbiedoos Magazine Copycat Challenge.  I loved this image, how simple right?


I right away saw that my macro lens isn't as good as the magazine photographer's lens.   But, the more I layer my photo with other objects the better results I get.  A single subject tends to go flat with my lens. 

Lavender sugar is really easy to make.  You just take a cup of regular sugar and place 2 tablespoons of organic lavender buds in the jar.  Seal tight and in a few weeks you can spoon out the flavored sugar for tea or baking.  Sift out the lavender buds unless desired in baking.  
Enjoy!

Sherry
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15 comments:

Jamie @ Domestically Vintage said...

I can't wait to try this! It sounds delicious and your photos are amazing. Love this idea! Visiting from Wow us Wednesdays. ~ Jamie

Two Cottages And Tea said...

Good Morning Sherry,
I am going to do this when my lavendar comes into bloom. Your jar looks so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

OH! My lavender should be in full bloom in a week -- pinning this! Your shots are just lovely by the way!

Susan @ Real Girl Designs said...

That sounds divine. I will have to try it myself. Thanks for sharing, Sherry!

Pura Vida said...

the EXACT reason I want to grow lavender

Mary said...

Hi Sherry~ I just planted to lavender this spring for culinary purposes! I especially love your last photo! Thanks for the inspiration :)

Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns said...

I think you photos are fabulous! They look like they could be in a magazine. I cannot wait to try this out.

Have a great week, Elizabeth

Debbiedoos said...

Beautiful Sherry! I can smell the Lavender from here. What a pretty photo it makes as well. Thank you so much for joining in on the fun, I sure appreciate it.

The Tablescaper said...

Just lovely. An instant breath of summer.

- The Tablescaper

Ricki Treleaven said...

I love this copycat! :D Lavender is a favorite of mine, and I would love to make lavender sugar.

Linking from Debbiedoo's,
Ricki Jill

Inspired By June said...

Very nice, Sherry! We have a lavender festival here every June... very fun!

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Gorgeous! I have always wanted to try this. When my lavender buds this will be a fun project.
Thanks for the inspiration!

Angelgirlpj said...

I love the scent of lavender and have some growing in the garden however I never thought of drinking it.

allisamazing said...

They have lavender sugar at our favorite tea room and I have always thought it was so nice. I will have to try to make some of my own now :)

Stan and Jody Gabara said...

Hi Sherry, I love lavender and how it smells. So relaxing! Your photos are amazing of the sugar and lavender flowers. Have to make some. Thanks so much for sharing on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Thank you also for all your wonderful comments on Rooted in Thyme and Thyme for Home. It's always great to hear from you! Have a fun week!

Jody