The Taste of Garrett County, to be held June 18th, is a major fundraiser for Garrett Trails. Patrons can immerse themselves in special cooking demonstrations from some of the area’s best chefs. The event offers prizes and raffles, live entertainment and delicious new offerings and classic favorites from Garrett County's most popular dining establishments and local farms.  This year Deep Creek Lavender Farm is providing a Lavender Honey Salad Dressing to be served on locally grown salad greens - YUM!  Here is the recipe we are using courtesy of Rita on Food.com:

Lavender Honey Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced sweet onions
• 1 garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender ( 1 tablespoon fresh)
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together.
2. Stand for 30 mins to allow flavors to infuse.
3. Stir and adjust salt and pepper again and serve. 

This is a delicious vinaigrette, but I think I will decrease the honey a bit as I like a bit more tang.  I also will steep the lavender buds ahead of time in one of the liquids and add the flavor that way.  Many folks like the flavor of the lavender but don't like to munch on the buds.  I am excited to be part of this great fundraiser.  It is so great to be included as a working farm in Garrett County.