Easy, one-bowl chocolate chip or chocolate chunk cookies.

A beautiful salad and zesty vinaigrette both enlivened with lively, watercress-like taste of nasturtiums

Tomato “Freezer” Chutney–Turn extra summer tomatoes into a delish condiment for meat or veggie dishes. No canning process needed.

Blackberry sauce over ice cream for a splendid sundae. For an extra hit of flavor infuse the sauce with lavender blooms

Limoncello–potent homemade Italian lemon liqueur from a recipe brought back from the Amalfi coast

Lavender-Blackberry Syrup–drizzle over ice cream for an unusual sundae or add a splash to lemonade or a fruit compote

Strawberry-Rhubarb Sorbet–behind the scenes details/images on shooting pics for Foodgawker

Loaded with fresh blueberries these sugar-topped muffins are great for breakfast, brunch or a snack.

Enjoy an all-American soda fountain classic–hot fudge sundaes with this super homemade hot fudge.

Red and black raspberry sauce swirled into creamy-smooth raspberry ice cream–the best ever.

French Macarons filled with Lavender Buttercream and presented in a stemmed bowl

Smooth, creamy Maple Custard Pie–sweetened with real maple syrup

Delectable, easy-to-make Strawberry-Rhubarb Freezer Jam–even a novice can prepare it.

Adapted from a 1907 recipe, these classic brownies are still about the best around

Violet sugar and lemon-lavender frosting-topped cupcake

Make your own cookies sprinkles in any color!