Great book, with lots of information about lavender and beautifully photographed. There are recipes for gifts, lotions and cooking recipes, which I was surprised with such as Lavender Pecan Salmon, Jammy Pork Loin and sweat cakes and biscuits as well. Enjoyed this book, . Thanks you NetGalley and the publishers for the DR

This was a lovely breath of fresh, lavender, air.

As someone currently on their own wellness journey, it was fun to read and learn all the different ways lavender can be used. Some of my favorite ways were listed in the following chapters: "in the kitchen" and "in the garden."

Another favorite was reading all the different ways lavender and be used in body care; face wash, scrubs, oils, bath bombs, teas - just to name a few.

I am looking forward to growing lavender in my garden this year and experimenting with harvesting and drying stems. Oh, and don't forget all the amazing recipes - can't wait to try those!

Lavender has truly captivated me; it's one of the standout plants in my garden! This book was a delightful find, offering a wealth of knowledge on using Lavender in cooking and around the home. From its soothing aromatherapy to the versatility of lavender extract, its benefits are abundant!

What a lovely book about something I love: lavender! I could smell the lavender while reading the book. There is a lot of information about this lovely herb, what different kind of lavenders there are, and so much great and useful things. If you want to learn the basics and beyond about lavender, this is a great read! I also enjoyed all the different ideas how to use lavender, like oils and lotions.

I have enjoyed growing lavender for many years but have been limited to making lavender bags to hang in the wardrobe or put in drawers. This book explains the many different varieties of lavender and explains which are best for culinary use, crafts or essential oil, There are recipes for body care such as face wash, face oil and bath bombs. The 'In the Kitchen' section gives more recipes for things such as Lavender salt, vinegar and oils, and cookies and cakes. At the end of the book it explains how to grow, harvest, dry and store lavender. Beautifully illustrated throughout. Thank you to Net Galley for an arc in exchanger an honest review.

Oh this is an amazing book. There is so much knowledge in it, the recipes are fantastic and i have already tried a few, in addition it has actually inspired my daughter to get lavender for our garden.

The vivid photos will draw the reader in and it is a lovely book with history, planting as well as recipes and crafts. This book has it all and would be great for your own library as well as a wonderful gift to give. It provides insights into the type of lavender, the uses as well as pruning and using stems as well as buds. If you have even a little bit of interest in lavender then you need to pick up this book.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity.

It’s so cool and romantic that the author owns and runs a lavender farm and operates a cooking and baking school as well as a farm store and online retail store. I love lavender and their farms as evidenced by my visits and purchases whenever I am near one when on holiday. Halfway through this book, I quickly ran to fetch my New Zealand lavender oil and set up the diffuser. There are also a few wellness recipes that I can’t wait to try.

The cooking and baking recipes take up the bulk of the book, with smaller sections on the said wellness recipes and how to grow your own lavender. The author’s story about their farm was a nice and interesting surprise. It’s a pity I won’t be able to try the cooking recipes as I don’t have easy access to dried lavender buds, edible or not. I’m also not sure what I think about eating lavender!

Beautiful book filled with gorgeous photos. Great for people who love lavender, especially in their food.

Lavender is one of my most favorite plants in my garden! I enjoyed this book as it was very informative and helpful for the usage of Lavender in culinary practice and household use! From aromatherapy to lavender extract its benefits are many! This book is a great addition to any gardener’s library!

(I kindly received an advanced readers copy of this book from NetGalley.)

What a great, 360-degree look at lavender! It's great to see all aspects of the herb in a single, well-written volume..
This inclusivity adds to the ease of use for the reader - no need to pull out multiple books to learn how to grow, harvest, and use lavender in a multitude of ways. I have other lavender cookbooks, but the ideas and tips in this book - not to mention the photographs - outshine all of them!

A delightfully aromatic read celebrating everything lavender. Learn the history of this time-honored and wonderfully fragrant herb, from its medicinal uses to identifying its many variegations. Infused with vibrant photography, mouthwatering food and drink recipes and restorative beauty/wellness tips, this book is a must have for any lavender-lover in your life.

This book is so informative and many different was to use lavender. Going over different methods to use lavender in the kitchen, baking, mixology, and using it for body care. There is also information on planting, harvesting, and drying the lavender. If you've ever been enticed by one of those tik tok or instgram reels you need this book in your life.

Most of the recipes were a few basic recipes (make lavender sugar! Now use it in these recipes!) that were mostly using lavender essential oil. I had hoped this would be a cookbook with more lavender flower recipes, or lavender growing tips, or lore of lavender. Not a fan.

4.8 ⭐️
This book left my imagination frolicking through a field of lavender, in a white flowery dress on a warm summers day. It brought together some of my favorite things all in one place - herbs, natural healing, self-care, crafts, baking, and gardening 👏🏼

This book was written by a lavender farmer/chef that welcomes over 50K visitors to the family farm each year, and even offers lavender cooking and baking classes at the farm. Safe to say that she brings much authenticity to the topics covered. As a bonus, the artwork spread throughout was so beautiful that I could almost smell it emitting from the pages.🪻

It kicks off with lots of great info about lavender. I had no idea it was an antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial!
It touches on the historical uses (like mummification), medicinal uses (like nausea) and which of the 450 varieties are best for culinary use.

Then it goes into recipes for things like a lavender sugar scrub, bath soak, face wash, massage oil, beard oil, tea, etc. Lot’s of great and easy-to-DIY recipes that I absolutely will be testing out myself!

Next was the craft section, which I’m smitten to have these in a book about herbs 💖 Lavender braids - something I never knew I wanted to do until now! I often dry out flowers and herbs, but never knew exactly what to do with them. I will also be trying out the sachets and eye pillow.

Then she shares some great storage and culinary spice tips and mouth-watering recipes - like warm dinners, delectable desserts and even lavender mixology. The images have me wanting to throw a lavender party! Seriously. Wanna come?

I’ve been attempting to grow lavender the past few years and end up forgetting to water it at some point. Oops 🤫 This is the year I will succeed! Because the author gives proven tips on planting, harvesting, drying and preserving.

The book wraps with a closer look at how the family farm came to be, which I think gives the book some personalized heart. I’m a sucker for those that are passionate about what they do, and sharing it with the world.

So all-in-all, I enjoyed this book, and it’s definitely going to be a great companion for me as I start to incorporate lavender as a bigger part of my life than just an essential oil I occasionally diffuse for relaxation. I will definitely be recommending this to my friends.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storey Publishing, and authors Terry Barlin Vesci and Jessica Dunham for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! I’m really loving Storey Publishing’s mission and companion guides - please keep them coming 👏🏼

Get ready for a lavender martini and a lavender latte!
The Lavender Companion is a must have for anyone who is a lavender lover like myself.
This book is artfully arranged with lovely photographs and everything you need to know about growing lavender, bringing it into your home, crafting with it, using it for soothing and relaxing purposes, and cooking with it. There are many recipes and they look very appetizing! I’m going to start with the lavender simple syrup and the lavender Himalayan salt.
It was very interesting to read about how the author and her husband came to have their lavender farm.
I’m sure it was an exciting and challenging adventure! I only have a few lavender plants around my house but I will definitely use all the tips and advice provided in this book.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this fabulous book.

I am a great lover of lavender and this book is a delight.
It is packed with interesting information about lavender. The different species, how to plant it, grow it, harvest it, dry it. The properties of this magic plant and its uses. And it offers a wealth of ideas and recipes for home products, cosmetics and bath products, culinary treats and dishes in which to enjoy the wonderful scent and taste of lavender.
The colours and pictures in the book are beautiful and it makes it a relaxing and pleasant read.
I also enjoyed the personal story behind this book. Terry and Rick have restored this farm which looks like a paradise in which they work with passion in their lavender fields. I envy the readers who will be able to visit them. My visit will limit itself to the nice video about the farm (https://youtu.be/gWLIIbmoW6k ) and I will enjoy making quite a few things from the book.
A great read and a lovely book to gift.

A lavender lover's dream! Full of lovely recipes, colorful pictures, and fanciful ways to add lavender to your life (scent satchels, eye masks!), The Lavender Companion is a must read for even the most casual enjoyer of one of the most recognizable herbs in the world. It's clear the passion that the authors have for the subject, as they are also the owners of a lavender farm in Arizona. One can only imagine what an aesthetically pleasing, fair scented place that must be!

**I received an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to Storey Publishing, LLC and Netgalley**

Marvellously evocative pictures! I could almost smell the wonderful scent as I read the book. I like that there is technical horticultural knowledge at the front of the book. We can see immediately what we are working with and learning about, in all its different guises. The pictures make identification simple. I felt that some of the lotions and potions involved a significant outlay for unusual ingredients e.g. carrot seed oil, if one just wanted to try making one lot. that said they all sound amazing. The recipes, particularly sweet things and cocktails had me noting which to try first (lavender cinnamon rolls and lavender Alligator, in case you wondered)!
This book would be a wonderful gift for a gardener or a cook, and I shall definitely be gifting a copy.

This is a superb book, anything relating to lavender is in this book! My favourite plant, lavender has so many uses and the authors have covered all of them. From the different varieties, how to grow it and what can be done with it- it is the most beautifully presented and illustrated book I have seen. An ideal reference book for recipes and wonderful ideas also a lovely coffee table book. These authors know their subject and are passionate about sharing it. I highly recommend getting the physical book, it offers many hours of pleasure. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review The Lavender Companion.

The photography in this book makes this an ideal coffee table volume! The author is a fan of working with lavender cultivars and shares some of her favorites for use in the kitchen.

My favorite tutorial was on making an herbal braid to hang in the kitchen, so clever!