1.   But at one time in Europe, lavender had even more culinary uses, showing up in jellies and tisane, a soothing herbal tea.

2.   Lavender has some long-term natural relationships with key flavor groups.

3.   Outside New York, lavender is also having an impact, in creme brulee, for example, at Absinthe in San Francisco and the Jefferson in Washington.

4.   Still, research has shown that lavender often has a relaxing effect.

5.   Hirsch suspects lavender may have an even more powerful effect on young insomniacs because people tend to lose their sense of smell with age.

6.   Lavender could have an outside chance for Australian selection this summer.