DAY Recipe

Active time: 1 1/2 hr Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr

Serves 6 to 8 (makes 40 profiteroles)

INGREDIENTS
for ice cream

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup half-and-half

1 tablespoon dried lavender
leaves (pesticide-free)

5 large egg yolks

5 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon benedictine [...]

INGREDIENTS
Glaze
3 tablespoons lavender honey
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
Ducks
2 (4 1/2lb) ducks , neck and giblets removed (Muscovy duck is recommended)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups boiling water
Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium shallots , minced
1 cup demi-glace
1 tablespoon lavender honey, plus
1 teaspoon lavender honey
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
salt
fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Make the glaze: in a small bowl, combine the honey, boiling water, and pepper; stir to blend and set aside.

Preheat oven to 275°; season ducks with salt [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 (8ounce)packages cream cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons crushed lavender buds
prepared graham cracker crusts

DIRECTIONS

Blend all ingredients well.
Pour in graham cracker crust.
Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Garnish with fresh lavender blossoms if desired.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup dried lavender flowers
2 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup baking soda

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until a fine, smooth powder is achieved (should be about the consistancy of whole wheat flour).

Pour into a clean, airtight container.

To use: Pour 1/2 cup into the bath as you fill the tub.

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups distilled water
1/4 cup vodka
8 drops lavender oil

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients.

Pour into a container and shake to thoroughly mix.

Pour into decorative bottles.