Whip up a batch of lavender sugar for a quick and easy way to add the scent and flavor of lavender to your favorite foods and drinks. This simple two-ingredient recipe has loads of gift potential, so I’ve included free, printable labels that you can use to gift wrap it.

This lavender simple syrup is a great use for the lavender growing in your garden, and an easy way to infuse drinks and desserts with the delicate scent and flavor of lavender.

Grab some fresh peppermint, and make this peppermint simple syrup. It’s an easy way to add natural mint flavor to drinks and desserts.

Use dried lavender from your garden, or the store, to make a batch of lavender extract, so you can make lavender-flavored cakes, cookies, drinks, ice cream and more. This is a quick and easy recipe with definite gift potential. I’ve even included free, printable labels that you can use to package it. If alcohol isn’t your thing, be sure to check out my non-alcoholic version.