Culinary Lavender Cooking Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Calling all Cooks and Culinary Explorers!

Sharon, Connecticut. August 6, 2002. Splendid Palate, http://www.splendidpalate.com
strives to bring everyone food, fun and history. The popular Internet retailer
of specialty foods and gifts has announced a recipe contest that will combine
ancient culinary trends with new ideas and inspiration.

Lavender in the kitchen, it's not just for decoration. Lavender's subtle and stimulating aroma is one the world's most adored and sought after. Its fragrance is soothing, romantic, nostalgic, and healing. Lavender is
indigenous to the Mediterranean region and a member of the mint family. The delicately beautiful herb has been prized throughout the centuries dating back to the Egyptians. The Romans used the oils to treat a wide range of
maladies and to scent their baths. As they expanded their empire across Europe, they
brought the lavender with them. Since it grows heartily in a wide range of climates they were able to ensure its propagation. The Europeans, particularly the Southern French, quickly embraced it as their own and continued to grow
and use it well after the Roman Empire fell. The Europeans used lavender extensively. As a most versatile herb, it found its way into nearly every
aspect of life. They used it for bathing, centing fine linens, as a soothing medicine and often in their culinary adventures. Jellies and confitures
were made of the wonderful herb, entrees and auces were infused with it, breads and confections flavored with it.

Splendid Palate, http://www.splendidpalate.com is hosting "The Lavender Chef" recipe contest. They are searching for culinary adventurers who are
interested in creating potentially award winning recipes with Splendid Palate's organic culinary lavender. There are no category restrictions! They encourage you to create glorious lavender appetizers, succulent lavender entrees,sweet and savory lavender desserts, crisp and refreshing lavender beverages or whatever your heart desires!

There are prizes to be won and fun to be had. For more details and contest rules please visit Splendid Palate's website http://www.splendidpalate.com




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