The scent of Lavender triggers a genetic memory--a fragrance of ancient civilizations that we immediately recognize, even when we smell it for the first time. People have been cutting Lavender for 26,000 years; the scent is in our genetic memory. It brings us back to nature and transcends time.

Lavender Ice Cream

Sensory Sojourns capture the distinctive sights, sounds, flavors and aromas of the season and setting. Our goal is to provide guests with a 'take it slow, find beauty in the moment' experience that's in keeping with our mission.

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To prepare crust: in mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, Lavender flowers. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pieces of butter. Make a well in middle and add egg yolk & water.

Using fork, draw flour and butter mixture into the liquid from the sides, working more in gradually until dough forms. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap & chill for30mins. Lightly grease a 10-inch tart pan w/butter. On lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out evenly to fit into the tart pan & transfer to the pan. Chill for 15 minutes. 

Preheat oven to 350.   Prick holes in bottom of tart shell & prebake 15mins. To prepare filling: In large bowl, beat together goat cheese, cream cheese, Lavender, Thyme, parsley, till smooth. Beat in eggs. Chop pine nuts & fold into batter. 

Spoon batter into prebaked tart shell, bake at 350 for 35 minutes till filling has risen slightly. Cool to room temp. Cut into 12 slices. Enjoy the Heavenly taste & smell of Lavender--the fragrance people have known since the 1200's!