The word Lavender comes from the Latin lavandus “to be washed,” or lavare, “to
wash.” This remarkable herb has been cherished for its unmistakable
perfume as well as its medicinal properties since ancient times.
Native
to the Mediterranean area Greece, France, Spain and the North African
coast, it is believed that the Romans may have taken it north to
England, where it is now an essential part of every English garden. In
addition to valuing lavender for their baths, the Romans also took
lavender into battle to dress their war wounds.
Lavender
has been an essential herb in the medicinal garden dating as far back
as 77 AD.
A
common ingredient in the kitchens of Europe for centuries, lavender is
just now gaining popularity as a culinary herb in the United States. A
member of the mint family, culinary lavender can be used in savory dishes as a substitute for the popular herb
rosemary. It works well with sweet and citrus dishes. A staple of
southern French cooking, Herbs de Provence is a savory herb blend with lavender as one of its main ingredients. Using Herbs de Provence is a great way to begin cooking with the sweet herb of lavender.
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