Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe

While passing time when I was recovering from my broken ankle I watched The Cooking Channel and The Food Network religiously. I also took an online class from Craftsy.

It was Creative Flavors for Cakes Fillings and Frosting. What I love about these classes is that once you buy them you have access to them from now on.

I came away with lots of delicious recipes that also spurred lots of ideas. There was one recipe from the class that was really piqued my interest, Chocolate Layer Cake with a Lavender Mousse filling. Very unique and I was anxious to try it. One of the first things I did when I was able to get out of the house was to buy culinary grade lavender. I figured if I just smelled it from now on it would be worth it.…