If you’ve seen my ‘All Things Lavender’ post, you are well aware that I love lavender. While lavender is useful for relaxation and for curing bites and cuts, lavender is also amazing in food. During a trip to the farmer’s market, I picked up some cooking lavender with a couple of recipes in mind. I’ve never made scones before, so that was the first recipe I wanted to try using this freshly picked lavender. These lavender scones would be enjoyable with the film, Ladies in Lavender, a British drama film set in a Cornish seaside village. Ladies in Lavender is about two sisters (Judi Dench and Maggie Smith – two greats!) who befriend a mysterious man who washes up on their beach after a storm. Set in the 1930s, this film was inspired by a short story by William J. Locke. Even though this film is a drama, I found it to be peaceful, and the performances by Dench and Smith are magnetic.
While scones originate from Scotland, we often associate scones with Britain, so I figured these scones with a British film were a great match. Not only that, but in the film, the two sisters are seen enjoying tea with what looks like scones (though they could be crumpets). I followed Bon Appetit’s Sweet Lavender Scones recipe (without the lemon curd and sanding sugar for personal taste preferences), which was simple to follow and a breeze to make. Drizzled in honey or syrup, these scones are great for breakfast or a midday snack.
{Scone photos by Lauren; film photo}
