A Garden Party - First Carnival of Yum!

You are most welcome to join us in Donna Marie's Garden of Roses and Lilies as we celebrate Our Lady's Assumption! Bring along your book and pen to save all of the delicious receipts the ladies have shared!

Here is my humble offering:

Pink Lemonade (1 gal)

2 cups freshly squeezed (or bottled) lemon juice
2 cups organic sugar
1 cup Knudsen “Just Cranberry” juice
Ice cold water

Combine juices and sugar, top up with ice cold water to make 1 gallon. Serve in pretty glasses rimmed with colored sugar, or freeze edible flowers/petals in ice cubes for a festive touch!


Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Brian and I have been dreaming of a lavender farm for years. This recipe would definitely be on the menu for summertime visitors!

3/4 c. butter (NO substitutes)
1 c. organic sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 egg
1 tsp. lemon rind
2 tsp. culinary lavender
1 tsp. pure vanilla
2- ½ c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Cream sugar, salt and butter. Beat in egg, vanilla, lemon rind, and lavender until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and powder. Roll out to 1/8” thick and cut with a glass or fancy biscuit/cookie cutter. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes. Frost with royal icing or lemon glaze, sprinkle with lavender buds.

** Lavender is said to derive its scent from the swaddling clothes of the Newborn Savior, where they were laid by the Blessed Virgin to dry. Lavender (spike variety) is a main ingredient in spikenard which is used to anoint the bodies of the dead and was used to anoint the feet of Jesus***



Blessings,

Nissa