LAVENDER

Lavender has been used throughout history and is frequently mentioned in folklore and fairytales . It is said that when Mary placed her infant sons' clothes out to dry , she spread them over a lavender bush and in doing so gave lavender its heavenly perfume . Lavender is often referred to as ' Our Lady's candlestick '. Napoleon liked a drink made with sugar , musk and chocolate scented with lavender , it has been said it was appealing to Josephine . Elizabeth 1, delighted in lavender conserve Today in Provence France , lavender is still a favoured herb in cooking . Lavender has many uses and they are wide and varied , adding both comfort and intrigue to sweet and savoury dishes .