Flavor of the Week: Lavender blossoms past sweet into savoryFlavor of the Week: Lavender blossoms past sweet into savory

Lavender has long had a strong presence on beverage menus, but it has begun to spread into desserts as well as savory entrées as part of a growing floral movement. Lavender is found on 5% of menus in the United States, with awareness of the ingredient highest among self-described foodies and residents of the western part of the country.