What an easy way to have the delicious warmth of a hot apple dessert without the fuss of a piecrust! Aside from being…
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July 2018
Lavender Iced Tea
Lavender and bergamot make an excellent flavor combination, with the floral of the lavender balancing the lemony…
January 2018
Lavender Roasted Potatoes
This simple recipe uses the subtle, herbal goodness of lavender to take roast potatoes up a notch. The potatoes pair…
November 2017
Fig and Blue Cheese Hors d’oeuvres
Doing a little holiday hosting? Need to bring something delicious (and easy) to a party? Effie's Oatcakes and…
January 2017
Five Steps to Healthy Winter Skin
Between the cold outside and the dry air indoors and out, winter robs your skin of moisture, and often leads to…
August 2016
Lavender Key Lime Sorbet
A simple and refreshing dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make. Brings a light, citrusy finish to your summer…
August 2016
Lavender and Honey Salad Dressing
Whether you love romaine, spinach or baby greens, this easy dressing will add a lightly sweet, tangy pizzazz to your…
March 2016
Easter Gift Ideas
Springtime is just around the corner and if you celebrate Easter, then you know it’s coming early this year…
June 2015
Skin Care Secrets of Roses
Roses are laden with beneficial properties that can contribute to the health and beauty of your skin. You have two…
August 2014
Magic Night in Provence
Music, contentment and the dark
During the summer, we stayed in the Luberon region of Provence, in the gorgeous “perched village” of…