tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post8144539676382168546..comments2024-02-22T09:38:19.746+00:00Comments on Cake, Crumbs and Cooking: Lavender shortbread biscuitsCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-45915269591083450202009-08-19T15:49:20.207+01:002009-08-19T15:49:20.207+01:00I've never tried lavender in cookies but I can...I've never tried lavender in cookies but I can imagine they taste wonderful. The certainly look lovely!♥Rosie♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/10265844067705610307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-79395512220427977502009-08-03T10:09:33.375+01:002009-08-03T10:09:33.375+01:00I can't bring myself to eat bakes with lavende...I can't bring myself to eat bakes with lavender added but I am pleased you did this 'on my behalf'! The biscuits look wonderful - great photo too.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507779981002229597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-4085970268990820082009-08-02T23:00:48.759+01:002009-08-02T23:00:48.759+01:00Maria, I used dried lavender flowers from Waitrose...Maria, I used dried lavender flowers from Waitrose (Bart spices range) so I suppose you might have to dry your garden flowers first, I'm not sure.<br /><br />CC, I was unsure of the flavour too, but used a scant tbsp and it really wasn't overpowering. I think next time I'll add some lavender extract I've got and see what a stronger flavour is like. As you say, room fragrance is Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-46599505671952258642009-08-02T19:33:24.148+01:002009-08-02T19:33:24.148+01:00I've always been a little bit wary of lavender...I've always been a little bit wary of lavender in food; I associate it too much with perfume and room fresheners! However, the fact that all but one person loved these biscuits is making me reassess it - I guess it's all about getting the balance right so it isn't overpowering?The Caked Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-41412624989368167602009-08-02T11:51:44.918+01:002009-08-02T11:51:44.918+01:00These cookies look lovely! I have a lavender bush ...These cookies look lovely! I have a lavender bush that has just blossomed, might have to try this recipe.<br /><br />Maria<br />xMaria♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13566431390534503316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-72104208990517554902009-08-01T21:41:15.532+01:002009-08-01T21:41:15.532+01:00I just had a Lavender shortbread cookie for breakf...I just had a Lavender shortbread cookie for breakfast this morning and was thinking I need to make these. They cost me $1.75 for 2. A rip off but a great little cookie to make.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980545495311242314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7509623290663629278.post-16351432243027309602009-08-01T04:46:04.704+01:002009-08-01T04:46:04.704+01:00i really love lavender cookies. everytime i bring ...i really love lavender cookies. everytime i bring it up, my friends start twitching their noses. still love it though. love their delicate scent and flavour and they're always beautiful to look at!! :) x<br /><br />p/s. once went to a cookie shop and they had a selection of rose cookies & lavender cookies. both were really good!divahttp://www.sugarbar.orgnoreply@blogger.com