Yesterday we drove to Paso Robles, a great little town about 30 minutes away from our new hometown of San Luis Obispo.
The Central Coast Lavender Festival was being held in their downtown park, a good enough reason for me to check out our new neighbor to the north.
It is the fifth year for this event which celebrates the lavender industry, an emerging local product.
It features lavender producers from throughout the county serving up tastes of lavender cuisine, offering samplings of lavender oils, dipping sauces, lavender ice cream, and much more.
In addition they offer tips on growing lavender and information on the many health benefits of this remarkable plant.
But, to tell you the truth, they had me at the Lavender cupcake…
Then there was the delightful Lemon Lavender Sorbet…
And the jar of Lavender Honey which I took back with me and am anxious to try in a cup of tea …
Over the years I loved growing Lavender in my own garden be it in the ground or in pots.
In fact, the new homeowners will find a few lavender plants left thriving in the back yard just waiting for someone to appreciate their wonderful scent. And I so hope they do.
I know as soon as we get settled in our new home I will be planting a big pot of lavender for my new patio.
Until then I’ll just have to make do with some lavender cupcakes.