As summer wraps up and we start seeing more and more rich, spiced flavors, I still love to incorporate the fruits and flowers that remain in abundance until well into fall. Lavender is a summer bloom, but it will continue to grow as long as it stays warm -- and there's no better time to stock up on fresh (or dried!) bundles before they disappear. I've visited lavender farms on both coasts, but this ingredient is also readily available at farm markets and online -- just make sure it's designated as edible lavender (because the kind meant for flower arrangements can be sprayed with toxic pesticides and preservatives).