As much as I want to be a naturally gifted baker, the universe seems to have other plans for me, sabotaging every seemingly foolproof recipe I happen upon. Today’s mishap? Lemon lavender scones. It seemed easy enough. Besides, my favorite local cafe had once served gluten-free, homemade lavender scones from a local baker and I had dreams of recreating them, minus the idyllic background with a fresh, vanilla cappuccino in the background with swirls of white smoke billowing out of the enticing froth.

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