The tradition of using lavender in cheese dates back centuries. The oldest use on record is from Queen Elizabeth I whose chef regularly made lavender sugar for the queen. In Europe, the use of the herb’s light, sweet flavour in cooking is also nothing new – lavender-seasoned food is well established in historical areas such as Provence.

Uses

This is a great summer cheese, best served with slices of fresh apple and pear with a bottle of your favourite Gewurztraminer.