Use peppermint for medicinal purposes.
Toss mint leaves in a variety of beverages.
Season fruit salads.
Peppermint consists of at least 50 percent menthol and is one of the best sources of the compound; in use for over 2000 years. How to Use Mint
Cooked veggies like peas, corn and carrots can all be infused with mint flavor. Cooking with Mint
Being Greek, I just LOVE having fresh mint growing around. I love looking at its textures leaves and smelling the fresh aroma. My mint plants are pot bound because the plant itself is very intrusive. I also enjoy drying the leaves and using them to season roast lamb and kefedes (Greek meatballs.)
Do you have a favorite use for mint?
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Love your new header. That peppermint looks fantastic! I'd probably kill it. I don't have a green thumb indoors.
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I am so hooked on mint.I keep mint syrup made for iced tea. Love your pics.
ReplyDeleteI love mint as a garnish on certain desserts. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the scent of fresh mint. I used to have a pot of it in my kitchen but it died a couple of years ago. Maybe it's time to start a new one. I like just a touch in iced tea.
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