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April 2, 2017

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Donna Janke tells travel stories through narrative, photographs and personal reflection. For more information see the About page.

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Here's an old postcard for Flashback Friday: the R

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My culinary lavender from Pelindaba Lavender Farm

My culinary lavender from Pelindaba Lavender Farm on San Juan Islands arrived in the mail this morning. I opened the envelop to a lovely delicate scent. It arrived just in time for my virtual San Juan Islands Culinary Magic Tour and Cook-Along. Chef Tim Payne of Coho Restaurant demonstrated several recipes (laventini cocktail, stuffed baby mushrooms with lavender and chevre, lavender chantilly cream). Today I just watched - I will try the recipes later on my own. Thanks @cohorestaurant @pelindabalavender @visitsanjuans for a delightful hour. San Juan Islands has been on my list of places to visit for a while (I've not made it there yet). More interested than ever now.

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Part of the kitchen in the Jane Austen House Museu

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