The Main Event: Roast Duck With Lavender Honey

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons lavender flowers (fresh or dried)
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1 4 1/2-pound whole duck
• Scant 1/2 cup good-quality red wine vinegar
• 3 1/2 cups brown chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons lavender honey or clear honey
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 parsnips
• 1 3/4 cups baby turnips
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 cups brown chicken stock
• 3 1/2 tablespoons raisins