The invigorating aroma, the lovely purple color of the flowers – it’s no surprise that lavender has been a prized commodity since the dawn of recorded history. Lavender is an herb garden staple that is cherished for its fragrant, purple flowers used in dried flower arrangements and potpourris. As an edible, lavender can be used in a variety of ways. The chefs in Provence, France, have incorporated this herb either alone or as an ingredient of herbes de Provence for years. Lavender lends a floral and slightly sweet flavor to most dishes.
Featured Recipe Exclusively for McDonald Garden Center
Salmon en Papillote with Dill and Thyme
This simple and classic French fish dish is traditionally steamed in the oven using parchment paper (hence the name), but you may also use aluminum foil (pictured) if you want to add additional oils and/or wine, as this recipe calls for. Typically served in paper or foil after cooking, salmon en papillote ‘s fragrant and beautiful presentation always makes it an esteemed, polished, and sought-after choice for dinner parties.
Remember when macaroni art and burnt toast was enough? Well, as you’ve aged, so has mom’s need for a more sophisticated, practical Mother’s Day gift. Lucky for you, we’ve taken the guesswork out and offered up our proven picks to make Mom the superstar this Sunday.
…this may even get you a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies.
These outrageously beautiful blooms are popping open all over Hampton Roads right now. A garden favorite, who doesn’t love the low maintenance, ruffly big flowers of a peony? These blooms are the quintessential cut flower, so remember to cut the blooms and bring them inside for colorful indoor vases. Peonies come in several varieties: Tree peonies, Herbaceous peonies and a cross of the two -- Itoh peonies.
