I used to think I hated lavender. I equated it with smelling like old people. I don't quite know what happened, because some time around spring of last year, I fell deeply, deeply in love with lavender. I think it was last year's Spoutwood festival, and the lavender cupcake I ate. It didn't taste like lavender exactly-- you know how rose-flavored foods inevitably have a tang of soap? Well, this wasn't like that at all. It had the aroma of lavender, but that didn't change the flavor overmuch. (And I think the fact that it was covered in edible glitter helped, too.)

So, lavender. Some things I have tried, and some things I am lemming.


Lavender-infused honey by Honeyrun Farm
I got some of this to add to my tea... OMG, so delicious. Truly. It's so mild but has a lovely lavendery scent. Great in Earl Grey, jasmine, orange pekoe... yum.


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Yesterday, I went hiking in Thurmont-- a nice trip around Wolf Rock & Chimney rock, but it was cut short by a massive rainstorm that left me sopping wet (and driving home pantsless). Quick shower, then to Trader Joe's to Buy All The Things. Their chicken-less chicken? SO MUCH like the real thing. I am super duper impressed, just FYI. Also I have tropical fruit in the fridge. Yum.

Okay, time to get ready to head over to Anna & Brad's for dinner. Later!