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Herbal Wisdom:  Any good ideas for mints? I mean besides tea....  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - May 07 2008 : 7:26:16 PM
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I've got that one covered, and I can cook with all the savory herbs, but I feel somewhat limited in my "mint prowess"...I have chocolate mint and spearamint.
I'm also looking for uses other than culinary, like uses in potpouri (I don't know if mint IS a use for that) or linen sprays, or whatever...
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - May 07 2008 : 7:39:00 PM
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I love drying mine, then crumbling it up for a great carpet freshener. You can put a bunch of it in a container of baking soda to infuse the mint to the baking soda for a fresh bathroom cleaner...
And of course there is always Mint Juleps!
Alee
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 07 2008 : 8:42:55 PM
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I'm liking the way you think, Julie!!! And Alee, I have never once considered crumbling on the carpet...I'll have to try that. My cats will probably eat it before I get the vacuum out!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Corinne
France
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Posted - May 07 2008 : 9:36:27 PM
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In a salad with tomatoes, oignons, romaine, feta cheese.
In a dip with yoghurt, spring oignons, mayonnaise, cuncumbers and gratted cheddar.
In mayo and garlic for a light sauce to go with fish.
Corinne
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Edited by - Corinnelouise on May 07 2008 9:37:00 PM |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
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Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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Posted - May 08 2008 : 05:46:36 AM
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mix some brown sugar in sour cream, squeeze a lime, and add minced mint. Serve it over fresh melon, kiwi, strawberries. It is from a Paul Newman cookbook.
Trish
Farmgirl Sister #91
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 08 2008 : 06:16:45 AM
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Thanks so much, girls. I was beginning to feel dense--but now I see there are many options!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - May 08 2008 : 07:54:36 AM
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mint jelly. Great on crackers and as a glaze for baking.
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
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Virginia
USA
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Posted - May 08 2008 : 1:16:12 PM
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Originally posted by one_dog_per_acre
mix some brown sugar in sour cream, squeeze a lime, and add minced mint. Serve it over fresh melon, kiwi, strawberries. It is from a Paul Newman cookbook.
Trish
Farmgirl Sister #91
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Holy cow, Trish! That sounds delicious! Can't wait to give it a try :-)
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
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Virginia
USA
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Posted - May 08 2008 : 1:18:40 PM
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Originally posted by emsmommy5
mint jelly. Great on crackers and as a glaze for baking.
I've never used mint jelly in glazes. Hmm. Sounds promising. SInce I don't eat lamb anymore, I haven't had occasion to purchase mint jelly (either the perfectly plain kind or the looser kind with pieces of mint floating in it --remember that?). I do miss it. Maybe I'll try glazing something. What are some things I could try it on? I'm coming up blank (Old Lady Syndrome)!
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corporatefarmgirl
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Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
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Posted - May 08 2008 : 1:25:11 PM
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Mojitos - OH YEA! I may have to stop for supplies on the way home  . I do like to take mint and mix it with strawberries for after dinner. I simmer it in a pot on the stove to make things smell nice. Makes a great foot soak too.
Tamara
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prairielandherbs
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Maggie
Iowa
USA
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Posted - May 10 2008 : 1:49:14 PM
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I used to make a simmering potpourri with dried mint, lemon-ey herbs such as lemon balm, lemon verbena or lemongrass, and some dried citrus peels. mmmmm!
How about bath teas? I love lavender and mint together in a bath tea.
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 11:02:22 AM
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Paint mint leaves with chocolate. Dry, peel mint off. Eat with mojitos. Maybe a bit too fussy. Have a chocolate bar with a mojito. he he he
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N Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marie
Seattle
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 16 2008 : 9:52:48 PM
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Try the spearmint in a yogurt dip, like tzaziki, or do a google search for recipes featuring spearmint. My [Big Fat Greek] family uses almost a half pound of dried spearmint in each batch of dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) and kieftethes (meatballs). It doesn't taste like spearmint, but it's not the same without it. This is the "secret" ingredient that makes them taste better than any other recipe.
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MsSadie
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SD
Texas
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Posted - Jun 15 2008 : 4:16:01 PM
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Minted Cucumber Salad
4 cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced.
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 orange rind, grated
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Toss the cucumbers in a bowl with mint, parsley, and orange rind. Whisk the oil, vinegar and sugar together. Pour over cucumber mixture Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Toss again before serving on a very cold bed of garden lettuce.
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2008 : 4:27:38 PM
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ooh ihave a wonderfully delicious recipe for chocolate mint cookies. super easy. they end up looking like chocolate mint turnovers...hmm...!!!
jess
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