​Lavender Honey Milk Steamer

Amy Morris, Oregon Lavender Association

• 4 c whole milk
• 4 t dried culinary lavender buds
• 3 T honey
• 1/4 t vanilla extract
​
To infuse the lavender: In a small saucepan, heat the milk and lavender over medium heat until hot (but not boiling.) Stir occasionally and heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and
strain.
Whisk in honey and vanilla extract. Froth the milk with a froth or whisk vigorously. Pour into
cups and serve immediately

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The butterscotch chips add an enticing surprise withe the pumpkin and cinnamon. If you find the crystallized ginger sticks to your knife, sprinkle the ginger with a bit a flour to make chopping easier. 

Use coupon code AKLRECIPE at checkout and save 5% on our Culinary Lavender!

Yield: Makes About 12 Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup roasted pumpkin puree
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds, finely ground in spicier/coffee grinder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 1/4 pecans, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Place paper liners in muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin, brown sugar, and butter. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Stir in the apple juice.
3. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, lavender, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into a medium bowl. Gradually stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly mixed. Fold in the butterscotch chips and crystallized ginger until evenly distributed.
4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup almost to the top. Sprinkle with the pecans.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and golden.

Shapes that curve, bend and spike. Colors that woo and excite. Scents that soothe and still. Moving with the wind, the warmth of an autumn sun and the cool clouds that sift through darkened trees. We so enjoy being inspired year round by our gardens, we especially love to see the way imagination and play come out during Halloween.  

This season would not be complete without a little on-the-farm celebration. We welcome you and your 'ohana to join our farm family on Hallow’s Eve: October 31st. Wear a costume and get in free. Look out for a little treat in store and online during this special day.  

Here are are some ways to incorporate lavender farm inspirations into your Halloween festivities:

2. Garden Fae

Whether channeling a flower fairy or Mother Nature herself these floral arm cuffs are blooming with inspiration. This would make a easy and inspired DIY project. 

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4. Farmer Costume

Grab your favorite plaid shirt and put some Wranglers on and booties. This easy costume evokes the spirit of working the land and staying connected to nature. 

Shout out to our hard working employees who really know how to keep the land happy.

7. No Tricks, Only Treats

Treat yourself! Mention this blog post to our gift shop staff and receive a free lavender tea or coffee during your visit to our farm. 

We are nearly complete with 2019 and we are grateful for every visitor and supporter that have made this one of the best years yet, with more fun ahead. 

See you on Halloween!

A FRIGHTENINGLY GOOD COCKTAIL RECIPE FOR HALLOWEEN

Adapted from: blog.potterybarn.com

For the blueberry lavender simple syrup:
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• 1 C water
• 1 C sugar
• 2 T culinary lavender
• 1 C blueberries

Put all ingredients over medium high heat until the blueberries start to burst and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat to cool. Makes 11 oz of simple syrup

​For the martini:

1. 2 oz vodka
2. 2 oz simple syrup
3. Lavender Bitters (recipe below)
   
4. Crushed Ice
   
5. Mix 2 oz vodka and 2 oz simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a martini glass. Add lavender bitters and fresh lavender sprigs to finish.

Lavender Bitters Recipe:

• 3/4 cup dried lavender
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• Zest of 1/2 an orange
• 1 teaspoon vanilla corn syrup
• 5 cloves
• 8 ounces vodka (preferably 100 proof)
• Infusing vessel of choice (make sure it has a tight-fitting lid)
• Fine mesh strainer

Wash and dry the orange. Peel the zest off with a vegetable peeler or paring knife, making sure to get the top layer only, not the bitter white pith. Place lavender, ginger, cloves, orange peel and vanilla corn syrup into your infusing vessel. Pour vodka over top and seal tightly. Let the bitters steep for 2 weeks, shaking every 2 days to distribute flavors evenly.
Place strainer over a bowl. Pour the lavender bitters over the strainer to remove the solid pieces and stop the steeping process. Pour the bitters back into your infusing vessel and seal to store. Use an eyedropper to measure out small quantities for mixing.

​​Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

After you’ve carved your Halloween Pumpkins, be sure to save those pumpkin seeds for Toasted Lavender Gourmet Seasoning Pumpkin Seeds. With our AKL Maui Lavender Gourmet Seasoning and a visit to the oven, you can have a tasty & healthy snack at your fingertips.
Ingredients:

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• 1 cup pumpkin seeds, rinsed and dry
• 1 ½ teaspoon Lavender Gourmet Herb Seasoning
• ½ ounce olive oil

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl combine all ingredients until seed are coated well. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake until toasted and slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
2. Watch carefully to avoid burning as all ovens vary on cook times. Remove from oven, and let cool before serving.

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YIELD: 1 LATTE
 
PREP TIME: 5
 
COOK TIME: 10
 
TOTAL TIME: 15
​
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE LAVENDER VANILLA LATTE
• 1 tablespoon lavender-infused syrup (see recipe below)
• 6 ounces coffee (or espresso)
• 4 ounces almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer
LAVENDER-INFUSED SYRUP
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or 3 T honey if not vegan)
• 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
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DIRECTIONS:
In a small saucepan, combine the syrup and dried lavender. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat then use a fine mesh sieve to separate the lavender bits from the syrup.
Add the warm coffee to a cup for serving then stir in 1 tablespoon of syrup and vanilla creamer until well-combined. Steam or froth the almond milk and pour on top of coffee. Sprinkle top with dried lavender, serve warm and enjoy!

Ingredients 

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
• 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee
• 4 cups assorted seedless grapes, halved
• 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• Grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in center; line bottom rack with foil. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and chill 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss together grapes, sugar, lemon zest and juice, lavender, salt, and flour. Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl; drain 30 minutes.

3. Mound mixture in center of chilled dough, leaving a 2 1/2-inch border. Dot with butter. Fold edges of dough over filling, leaving center open. Brush dough with egg white; sprinkle with sugar.

4. Bake until pastry is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees, and loosely cover center with foil. Continue baking until juices are bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let cool.

by Jermey Fox
​
YIELD: Makes about 4 cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon dried lavender
• 1 pound toasted Marcona almonds (about 4 cups)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Special equipment:

• A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

PREPARATION

Finely grind lavender in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle (you should have about 2 tsp.).

1.       Preheat oven to 300°F. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring once, until golden, 15 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sugar, lavender, and salt and toss again to coat.

​INGREDIENTS:

·        1 Tbsp Non-Alcoholic Witch Hazel

·        2 Tbsp  Carrier Oil such as almond or apricot kernel oil

·        2 Tbsp Distilled Water

·        4 drops Lavender Essential Oil

·        Optional:  Tea Tree Essential Oil

·        Organic Cotton Rounds 

·        4 oz Glass Jar with a lid (Jelly Jars work super for this!)

To make:  Mix the Witch Hazel, Carrier Oil, Water, and Lavender together in a 4 oz glass jar with lid ~ set 10 of the cotton rounds within.  Screw on the lid, and gently turn upside down to saturate the pads.

To use: Remove one, and blot out the extra liquid – then close your eyes, and gently wipe your face from cosmetics or, to freshen skin. 

Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm Life Hacks

     life·hack
     /ˈlīfˌhak/ - noun

     1. a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way

With over 150,000 visitors crossing our gates each year, we’ve come to see that visitors and Kama’aina alike enjoy making the most of what we have to offer.  Part of the fun of experiencing new places and things is having the insider knowledge and gaining the tricks of the travel-trade. And we agree that it’s best to squeeze the most out everything like juicy lemon from our fruitful rows of citrus trees. (Yes! We have citrus trees!)

We’re cutting the work for you and have compiled a list of our Lavender Farm Life Hacks. 

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Plan Ahead

Check out our website for information on a variety of specialized farm experiences.  Book your tour in advance of your visit and receive a free lunch basket when you get here. 

Ease Into It

Upon arrival, check in on Yelp and show our gift shop staff to get a free cup of balancing, tasty tea to enjoy as you meander the gardens. The perfect way to set the mood. 

Show Us Your Mug

Earth and wallet friendly: Bring your own mug to the gift shop and receive your choice of free herbal tea or lavender coffee. We suggest sitting on our shaded patio as you listen to the birds and soak up the view. 
Adventure Time
Pick up a scavenger hunt packet at the gift shop before you begin the fun. Let the keiki or your inner child lead the way as you follow the map to collect stamps at special spots located throughout the farm.  Once you get all the stamps, present to the gift shop to receive a special treasure.  

Ship It

We offer a flat rate for shipping, no matter how much is in your box. Our regular customers make the most of this by stocking up with as much AKL products as possible in each order. Shop our selection of lavender farm products. Happy Shopping.