Lavender salt

Lavender is my fave. I love the aroma and flavor, and try to sneak it into just about everything, both in the kitchen and DIY projects whenever possible. So I’m surprised (and a bit disappointed in myself!) that it never dawned on me to make lavender sea salt. I’m not talking about lavender bath salts (which are also lovely); I’m talking the edible kind that adds that je ne sais quoi when sprinkled on anything from homemade pot de creme to crackers to rimmed grapefruit margarita glasses…

FacebookPin231Tweet We grow an outrageous amount of lavender in our garden, and aside from making lavender caramel sauce from time to time, I have mostly left the lavender flowers to the bees. But this...

FacebookPin232Tweet We grow an outrageous amount of lavender in our garden, and aside from making lavender caramel sauce from time to time, I have mostly left the lavender flowers to the bees. But this...

Combine dried lavender from your herb garden with sea salt to make a fragrant rub for chicken, fish, or lamb.

These easy lavender bath salts take just a couple minutes to put together, but they will make your bath so much more relaxing. They make an excellent gift as well.

Lavender Sea Salt Scrub: Lavender essential oil is one of the favorite scents in the universe, and sea salt is naturally exfoliating. Combine the two with unscented body oil to make your own aromatherapy!

Lavender sugar is a sweet and floral delight! It can be used in so many ways in your kitchen or make for a lovely gift. It only requires two ingredients and a food processor to create.

This is my go to recipe for bath time relaxation using lavender epsom salts. They're incredibly easy to make and so healing.

Making fragrant jars of this homemade lavender bath salts recipe couldn't be easier. These are beautiful on display and make wonderful gifts.

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