A Day in the Life of A Chef!
Exploring The Lavendar Farm
They say "Lavander is for lovers true", and as we all know, "Lavender is a seductive, aromatic,and healing herb", I took a trip along with my intern, Saba, to further investigate this fascinating herb at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm, located in Catlett. VA. Lavender is a world reknowned small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers. It is used both in the medicinal world as well as the culinary world! Lavender is also said to have a calming effect on the body and it can be used to help reduce anxiety and promote sleep. Lavender has antiseptic and analgesic properties that ease pain, relieve burns and prevent infections. As we learned the different