Crow Sister I'm very happy to be your Auntie! an't be a cousin,sadly,as over fift. Do I like cats?! I've shared my house with cats for the past thirty years, although one of the current pair is the biggest delinquent I've ever had, so I may reviewing the resident cats policy ...

Here's my recipe for lavender and honey ice cream - seasonal as lavender's in flower at the moment:

- Pour 250ml milk and 450 ml cream into a heavy-based saucepan, add 40 sprigs of fresh lavender (or less of dried) –use blossom end only. Bring slowly to the boil and leave to infuse for 15-20 minutes. This will give a delicious flavour.
- Whisk 6 egg yolks (you'll have to find something else to do with the whites: meringues?. Add a little of the lavender cream and then mix the two together.
- Cook over a low heat until the mixture barely thickens, and lightly coats the back of a spoon (be careful it does not curdle).
- Whisk 150ml clear honey into the warm custard, sieve to remove the lavender.
- Chill thoroughly and then freeze, whisking several times.
- Serve decorated with sprigs of lavender. Enjoy!