The crock pot is very much an under utilized tool in my kitchen. I'm not sure why. I guess I think typically things come out with a little more flavor with a char or crust on them, and thats not possible in a crock pot. Plus there are so many crock pot recipes out there on Pinterest that just taste, lets be honest, plain awful. So when I find a good one, I hang onto it. This chicken teriyaki recipe couldn't be easier to throw together. It doesn't involve any other pans or pots besides your crock pot, and it seriously comes together in less than 5 minutes. Gotta love that. This home made teriyaki sauce is so full of flavor. It tastes fresh and tangy, and you'd never guess it came from the crock pot; which I love. So give it a try! 

Ingredients:

3 chicken breasts (frozen is fine) 

1 package baby bella mushrooms

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/2 cup water

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp lavender salt

2 one inch pieces of whole ginger

1/2 of a purple onion, diced

fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions: Throw your chicken in your crock pot, top it with all of the other ingredients. Cook in your crock pot on high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is fall apart fork tender. Serve over rice. See? So simple, so flavorful, and so should be on your menu this week. 

Enjoy!

Time for more fun lavender recipes! I've got some great ideas from Global Dish, Once Wed, and A La Mode this week. There are so many unique uses for lavender, and the culinary possibilities are my favorite. 

Lavender Madeleines from Global Dish look buttery and sweet and I can't wait to make them. Recipe can be Found Here.

Ok, I know this is supposed to be a lavender wedding cake, but I could see this working for a shower or any type of garden party you host. What a beautiful cake by Once Wed. See more HERE.

And last but not least, Lavender Hot Chocolate from A La Mode! What a great idea now that the weather is turning chilly. Perfect way to warm up with a twist. Recipe found here. 

Let us know all the fun ways you are using our culinary lavender. And if you are running low, you can always order more in our store found HERE. Have a wonderful weekend!

I love a good fall recipe. The spices, the pumpkin, all ooey gooey and warm together. Well in our house we love protein pancakes. They have no flour, are low in fat, but full of protein. They are delicious. Well today I decided to make a pumpkin version of these bad boys, and they did not disapoint. Get in the fall mood, and start your morning off right with these delicious fall spiced pancakes. 

Ingredients: 

1 cup cottage cheese

1 cup oatmeal

8 egg whites

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp all spice

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 tablespoon cinnamon 

2 tablespoons pumpkin puree

Directions: In your blender, fluff your egg whites until frothy. Add all of your other ingredients and blend until smooth.  Cook on medium heat until golden on each side. For best results, pulse blender each time before you poor more batter onto your griddle. 

These have a nice warm spice, and classic fall flavors. The fact that its a great way to start your day off in a healthy way, full of protein that will keep your family full, is just an added bonus. Enjoy!

Our sweet granddaughter and her friends came up to visit the Lavender Farm right before the harvest. The weeks before harvest are a wonderful time to come take photos in the lavender. The blooms and big and purple, and just begging to be photographed. This year we taught our visitors how to make floral crowns, and they made all of the photos really special.

If you want to come take photos in our lavender next year, please call us in advance to book a session. For now, our lavender is sleeping for fall and winter, but we still have plenty of dried bundles you can purchase. www.lavenderapple.com