By Amanda Rose | Mint
Frederick is very proud of this drink because, first, it’s fantastic, and second, the “secret ingredient” was his idea. We were driving back from a Labor Day breakfast and planning to make a pineapple drink. “It needs more than pineapple,” I said. We brainstormed. I had a number of suggestions but when Frederick mentioned his […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Mint
Do you need a quick pick-me-up that is caffeine free and conjures up holiday flavor? This tea is your answer. The brisk fresh flavor is unparalleled as a scene changer, which could explain the enduring popularity of peppermint candies. Peppermint is also a digestive aid, helping you digest your meals faster, possibly a key to […]
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By Amanda Rose | Mint
There is something magical about the bright flavor of peppermint. I love to add peppermint extract to my coffee, particularly when I need a little extra perk. The freshness perks me up. With mint growing all over our yard and increase in the forest nearby, of course I’ve wondered how to make peppermint extract myself. […]
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By Amanda Rose | Mint
When most of us think of peppermint, we think of the striped Christmas candy we hang from trees, but peppermint is an actual plant that not only imparts a great minty flavor in candy but also has medicinal properties. We keep peppermint in our herb garden along with its siblings spearmint and lemon balm. It […]
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By Amanda Rose | Mint
There are a lot of testimonials online of people controlling mice with peppermint oil. It may not be a surprise that using peppermint oil to keep away mice is not a burgeoning area in scientific research, but the testimonials have me minting up my food storage areas. Here are a few ideas on how to […]
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By Amanda Rose | Mint
The holidays are busy enough as it is — making some flavor infusions to keep stock in late November and December is a great strategy. We made up an infusion of peppermint and of holiday spices and we keep each in our refrigerator to put together quick drinks. These infusions allow us to use whole […]
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