do i have to dry leaves first?
Any other receipies for this wonderfully smelling plant would be greatly appreciated.
How do i make tea out of a chocolate mint herb plant?
We LOVE our Chocolate Mint! For tea you can just throw a few leaves in your steaping cup of regular tea. My kids love the leaves put in chocolate milk shakes, just toss a few in the blender with the rest of your ingredients. Makes a great garnish on any desert! My favorite is to float a sprig in a Chocolate Martini...heavenly!
Reply:Yes they have to be dry, then wrap them in something like cheese cloth and put them in water like normal tea.
barber
Monday, November 16, 2009
Does anyone know of any places (coffee shops etc.) that serves mint hot chocolate in nyc?
My friend has been raving about this shop in his state that serves the best mint hot chocolate and it sounds like something I want to try out. If you don't know of any place that serves it do you know how I can make it?
If its good enough, I want to serve it at my christmas party.
Thanks.
Does anyone know of any places (coffee shops etc.) that serves mint hot chocolate in nyc?
Well..
The only place I know is Starbucks.
Reply:City Bakery
3 W. 18th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-366-1414
ohhhhhh yummmmmmo!!
check out this site for a cool receipe too
http://nymag.com/restaurants/shortlists/...
Reply:You can make it yourself. Simply get some cocoa and put those chocolate mint candies in there. I forget what they are called but there are 3 layers (2 chocolates and mint in the middle) drop a few of those in your hot cocoa and you have mint hot chocolate. You can also use candy canes for xmas.
Reply:Good luck, I could not find a true milkshake, made with real ice cream and milk in NY. Go to the store, buy yourself a small bottle of mint extract. If it is a good store, it will have spearment, peppermint, and wintergreen. If you are lucky you may even find other mints. Candy cane, has a little of vanilla extract in it. Take it with you, get the hot chocolate and put the mint in it yourself. In this weather and season, who wants to look all over New York. One more idea. All you need to do is buy a candy cane, of the mint you want, and use it as a stirrer. It won't be as strong as the extract, but it will work. Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings.
Reply:Starbucks makes a peppermint hot chocolate for Christmas.
Reply:you could likely get starbucks to make something like that. They have a chocolate mocha latte right now
Reply:i'm sure any coffee shop would serve it. including starbucks.
Reply:i went to new york last month bcuz my brother and his wife live there and they took me to a cafe called Manon Cafe......they have the best mint hot chocolate....here is the link to the site were you can locate the cafe .....http://www.manoncafe.com/newyork.htm
If its good enough, I want to serve it at my christmas party.
Thanks.
Does anyone know of any places (coffee shops etc.) that serves mint hot chocolate in nyc?
Well..
The only place I know is Starbucks.
Reply:City Bakery
3 W. 18th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-366-1414
ohhhhhh yummmmmmo!!
check out this site for a cool receipe too
http://nymag.com/restaurants/shortlists/...
Reply:You can make it yourself. Simply get some cocoa and put those chocolate mint candies in there. I forget what they are called but there are 3 layers (2 chocolates and mint in the middle) drop a few of those in your hot cocoa and you have mint hot chocolate. You can also use candy canes for xmas.
Reply:Good luck, I could not find a true milkshake, made with real ice cream and milk in NY. Go to the store, buy yourself a small bottle of mint extract. If it is a good store, it will have spearment, peppermint, and wintergreen. If you are lucky you may even find other mints. Candy cane, has a little of vanilla extract in it. Take it with you, get the hot chocolate and put the mint in it yourself. In this weather and season, who wants to look all over New York. One more idea. All you need to do is buy a candy cane, of the mint you want, and use it as a stirrer. It won't be as strong as the extract, but it will work. Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings.
Reply:Starbucks makes a peppermint hot chocolate for Christmas.
Reply:you could likely get starbucks to make something like that. They have a chocolate mocha latte right now
Reply:i'm sure any coffee shop would serve it. including starbucks.
Reply:i went to new york last month bcuz my brother and his wife live there and they took me to a cafe called Manon Cafe......they have the best mint hot chocolate....here is the link to the site were you can locate the cafe .....http://www.manoncafe.com/newyork.htm
How can I find out if my silver plated mint julep cups are safe for drinking?
I don't remember the manufacturer so I can't find out from the company.
How can I find out if my silver plated mint julep cups are safe for drinking?
I'll do a taste test for you!!!
Mmmmmm mint juleps.
Ever since I was 5 years old and had a non-alcoholic julep at DisneyLand I have been hooked!
Reply:mine are safe to drink from..
Reply:Wash them first.
Reply:If the plating is really silver,
and the plating is not damaged,
... drink up.
How can I find out if my silver plated mint julep cups are safe for drinking?
I'll do a taste test for you!!!
Mmmmmm mint juleps.
Ever since I was 5 years old and had a non-alcoholic julep at DisneyLand I have been hooked!
Reply:mine are safe to drink from..
Reply:Wash them first.
Reply:If the plating is really silver,
and the plating is not damaged,
... drink up.
I have mint growing in the garden. How do I make loose tea out of it?
A website would be helpful.
I have mint growing in the garden. How do I make loose tea out of it?
One method of drying is to pick the leaves, lay them flat in a single layer on a screen, and keep them in a cool dry place until they're dry enough to crumble. Depending on the type of mint, this could take several days, or several weeks (it depends on the moisture and oil content of the leaves). Be sure they are completely dry, then store them in a glass jar.
I normally try to leave the leaves as whole as possible until I need to use them to keep the essential oils from escaping.
I've also had luck just cutting entire stems of herbs, tying them together at the base, and them hanging them upside down from the top shelf of the pantry. As long as there's good air circulation, they should dry fine.
Reply:Take a handful of fresh spearmint, crush and roll it in your palms so the flavor and smell is released
Put a small pot of cold water on high on the stovetop.
When water boils, turn it off and add the spearmint.
Let it steep about 7-10 minutes.
Strain and serve. Honey makes a good sweetner. you can also use the same technique for a refreshing herb bath or hair rinse.
I have mint growing in the garden. How do I make loose tea out of it?
One method of drying is to pick the leaves, lay them flat in a single layer on a screen, and keep them in a cool dry place until they're dry enough to crumble. Depending on the type of mint, this could take several days, or several weeks (it depends on the moisture and oil content of the leaves). Be sure they are completely dry, then store them in a glass jar.
I normally try to leave the leaves as whole as possible until I need to use them to keep the essential oils from escaping.
I've also had luck just cutting entire stems of herbs, tying them together at the base, and them hanging them upside down from the top shelf of the pantry. As long as there's good air circulation, they should dry fine.
Reply:Take a handful of fresh spearmint, crush and roll it in your palms so the flavor and smell is released
Put a small pot of cold water on high on the stovetop.
When water boils, turn it off and add the spearmint.
Let it steep about 7-10 minutes.
Strain and serve. Honey makes a good sweetner. you can also use the same technique for a refreshing herb bath or hair rinse.
What is the best way to crush Starlight mint candies for a recipe?
I have tried a coffee grinder, but it makes a terrible noise. I'm afraid I will break it!
What is the best way to crush Starlight mint candies for a recipe?
i would probably put them in a freezer bag and hit them with a hammer if you have no food precessor........
Reply:The plastic bag/rolling pin thing works the best. Double bag it, then put a towel over that. Those things get sharp when you crush them, and tend to poke through a single bag.
Reply:plastic bag and rolling pin or hammer
hayes
What is the best way to crush Starlight mint candies for a recipe?
i would probably put them in a freezer bag and hit them with a hammer if you have no food precessor........
Reply:The plastic bag/rolling pin thing works the best. Double bag it, then put a towel over that. Those things get sharp when you crush them, and tend to poke through a single bag.
Reply:plastic bag and rolling pin or hammer
hayes
I have mint plants that i would like to ship. How would i package them for shipping? Can i ship them bare?
root? What is the cheapest way?
I have mint plants that i would like to ship. How would i package them for shipping? Can i ship them bare?
Even if you ship express they'll dry out shipped bare. A small amount of soil, moistened and wrapped in a plastic will keep roots from drying but there is no inexpensive way to transport them. They will get mouldy in a dark box if it takes too long.
The Muse
Reply:You need to check the laws of the state you are shipping to. Mint is considered invasive in many places. And quite a few states have laws on what plants can be planted there. Invasive plants can decimate an natural ecosystem. (Think kudzu). Nothing can be shipped into Hawai'i. If you look at nursery catalogs, every one of them has 'cannot ship to...' and the various states that the plant can't go.
If you are shipping a plant into an area where it is termed 'invasive' you could be severely fined for illegal shipment of plant material.
I have mint plants that i would like to ship. How would i package them for shipping? Can i ship them bare?
Even if you ship express they'll dry out shipped bare. A small amount of soil, moistened and wrapped in a plastic will keep roots from drying but there is no inexpensive way to transport them. They will get mouldy in a dark box if it takes too long.
The Muse
Reply:You need to check the laws of the state you are shipping to. Mint is considered invasive in many places. And quite a few states have laws on what plants can be planted there. Invasive plants can decimate an natural ecosystem. (Think kudzu). Nothing can be shipped into Hawai'i. If you look at nursery catalogs, every one of them has 'cannot ship to...' and the various states that the plant can't go.
If you are shipping a plant into an area where it is termed 'invasive' you could be severely fined for illegal shipment of plant material.
Have you tried the two new types of Baileys? Mint chocolate and Creme Caramel?
You can taste the mint but not the chocolate in the first and the second is too sweet. Do you like Baileys anyway?
Have you tried the two new types of Baileys? Mint chocolate and Creme Caramel?
noo but where can u get them i luvvvvv baileys just as much as i will love u if u tell me lolXXXX
Reply:i don't
Reply:i love carmel candy but prefer it in milky ways, rolos and russel stovers candies in dark and milk chocolate they make good truffle chocolate and creme either white or strawberry that is good.
I also love carmelo bars and cadbury chocolate bars are great
Reply:I think I am out numbered here
Reply:LOve it and the mint is yumyum!!
Reply:Didn't know they were out but will definitely try them now I know cos I love baileys.
Have you tried the two new types of Baileys? Mint chocolate and Creme Caramel?
noo but where can u get them i luvvvvv baileys just as much as i will love u if u tell me lolXXXX
Reply:i don't
Reply:i love carmel candy but prefer it in milky ways, rolos and russel stovers candies in dark and milk chocolate they make good truffle chocolate and creme either white or strawberry that is good.
I also love carmelo bars and cadbury chocolate bars are great
Reply:I think I am out numbered here
Reply:LOve it and the mint is yumyum!!
Reply:Didn't know they were out but will definitely try them now I know cos I love baileys.
Have about a half cup of mint to use up?
Have already exhausted the mojito (and my supply of light rum), and can't really get lamb around here. What can I do with it?
Have about a half cup of mint to use up?
Strawberries. Any way you can think of. Strawberry daiquiries with mint are a great summer drink. Icecream/sorbet with strawberries and mint are refreshing, too. It's even good in salad with a citrus based vinaigrette.
Or just add some kick to a fruit salad.
Good luck
Reply:Put bits near your windows and doors to keep flys and insects at bay and make your house smell pretty.
Reply:Moroccan Honey %26amp; Mint Syrup Cake
160 g butter, softened
310 g sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
6 eggs
230 g desiccated coconut
210 g self-raising flour
for the mint syrup
200 ml water
180 g sugar
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mint
75 g butter
180 g honey
180 g sliced almonds
Preheat the oven to 150ºC. Beat the butter, sugar and mint until they begin to change colour. Add small quantities of the egg, coconut and flour, beating well between each addition to prevent the mixture from curdling. Repeat until you have used these ingredients up.
Line a lightly greased spring-release cake-tin with baking paper. Pour the batter inches Bake for 1-11/2 hours (you can make the mint syrup during this time). Check the cake is baked by inserting a skewer in the centre. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes.
For the mint syrup.
Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30- 45 minutes. Strain through a sieve and discard the mint leaves. Use the syrup as directed.
To assemble.
Preheat the oven to 170ºC. With the cake still in the tin, prick 60-70 holes in the top. Pour the mint syrup evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak inches.
Place the butter, honey and almonds in a saucepan and melt them together, stirring until all are well combined. Do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat and immediately spread this topping on the cake.
Place the cake back in the oven and bake the topping to a light amber colour (about 15 minutes). Remove and allow to cool in the tin for 20-30 minutes. Take the cake out of the tin carefully and while it is still warm, gently remove the baking paper. Dust the cake with icing sugar before serving.
Reply:You can use it to make Moroccan Mint Tea... typically this is a very sweet tea - but since you can control the amount of sugar - make it as sweet as you'd like.
Prepare green tea... add mint and boil until fragrant. Add sugar (to desired sweetness) and stir well. Pour tea into cup through a sieve (to catch the tea leaves and mint)... enjoy!
I also like to add mint to my mixed green salads. Prepare a salad with romaine, cilantro, mint, parsley, tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber, red onion, finely chopped cauliflower (optional), feta cheese... Make a dressing from fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Shake well and pour over salad. Toss well to coat.
Reply:CREAMY PASTA SAUCE WITH FRESH HERBS
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
4 tbsp. sweet butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. grated nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne
1/4 c. grated imported Parmesan cheese
1 c. finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (basil, mint, watercress, Italian, parsley, chives)
Combine cream, butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne in a heavy saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced and thickened.
Whisk in Parmesan and fresh herbs and simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and correct seasoning. Serve immediately over 1 pound cooked fresh angel hair pasta.
Reply:Two ideas 1 put it in a plastic bag and freeze it when you need just a bit of the mint take it out and it is just like fresh mint. 2 add a bit of vinegar and make a sauce out of it and add a bit to your oil and vinegar dressing it is great
Reply:dip separated leaves in melted dark chocolate, makes a great 'after dinner mint' and very classy. also, just put it in your coffee maker where the coffee grounds go and run water through, makes great mint tea (can then be cooled for just-as-great mint iced tea).
Have about a half cup of mint to use up?
Strawberries. Any way you can think of. Strawberry daiquiries with mint are a great summer drink. Icecream/sorbet with strawberries and mint are refreshing, too. It's even good in salad with a citrus based vinaigrette.
Or just add some kick to a fruit salad.
Good luck
Reply:Put bits near your windows and doors to keep flys and insects at bay and make your house smell pretty.
Reply:Moroccan Honey %26amp; Mint Syrup Cake
160 g butter, softened
310 g sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
6 eggs
230 g desiccated coconut
210 g self-raising flour
for the mint syrup
200 ml water
180 g sugar
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mint
75 g butter
180 g honey
180 g sliced almonds
Preheat the oven to 150ºC. Beat the butter, sugar and mint until they begin to change colour. Add small quantities of the egg, coconut and flour, beating well between each addition to prevent the mixture from curdling. Repeat until you have used these ingredients up.
Line a lightly greased spring-release cake-tin with baking paper. Pour the batter inches Bake for 1-11/2 hours (you can make the mint syrup during this time). Check the cake is baked by inserting a skewer in the centre. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes.
For the mint syrup.
Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30- 45 minutes. Strain through a sieve and discard the mint leaves. Use the syrup as directed.
To assemble.
Preheat the oven to 170ºC. With the cake still in the tin, prick 60-70 holes in the top. Pour the mint syrup evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak inches.
Place the butter, honey and almonds in a saucepan and melt them together, stirring until all are well combined. Do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat and immediately spread this topping on the cake.
Place the cake back in the oven and bake the topping to a light amber colour (about 15 minutes). Remove and allow to cool in the tin for 20-30 minutes. Take the cake out of the tin carefully and while it is still warm, gently remove the baking paper. Dust the cake with icing sugar before serving.
Reply:You can use it to make Moroccan Mint Tea... typically this is a very sweet tea - but since you can control the amount of sugar - make it as sweet as you'd like.
Prepare green tea... add mint and boil until fragrant. Add sugar (to desired sweetness) and stir well. Pour tea into cup through a sieve (to catch the tea leaves and mint)... enjoy!
I also like to add mint to my mixed green salads. Prepare a salad with romaine, cilantro, mint, parsley, tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber, red onion, finely chopped cauliflower (optional), feta cheese... Make a dressing from fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Shake well and pour over salad. Toss well to coat.
Reply:CREAMY PASTA SAUCE WITH FRESH HERBS
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
4 tbsp. sweet butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. grated nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne
1/4 c. grated imported Parmesan cheese
1 c. finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (basil, mint, watercress, Italian, parsley, chives)
Combine cream, butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne in a heavy saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced and thickened.
Whisk in Parmesan and fresh herbs and simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and correct seasoning. Serve immediately over 1 pound cooked fresh angel hair pasta.
Reply:Two ideas 1 put it in a plastic bag and freeze it when you need just a bit of the mint take it out and it is just like fresh mint. 2 add a bit of vinegar and make a sauce out of it and add a bit to your oil and vinegar dressing it is great
Reply:dip separated leaves in melted dark chocolate, makes a great 'after dinner mint' and very classy. also, just put it in your coffee maker where the coffee grounds go and run water through, makes great mint tea (can then be cooled for just-as-great mint iced tea).
I'm looking at making some mint sauce, but all the recipes i can find ask for wine vinegar?
Since I dont have any wine vinegar would malt vinegar work ok?
I'm looking at making some mint sauce, but all the recipes i can find ask for wine vinegar?
You can use any vinegar you have or want to use, it does not matter a jot. I've used white vinegar, malt vinegar and have even used the last dregs from a bottle of white wine, but i've never actually used wine vinegar. Never had one complaint - the only thing that can go wrong is in using too much or too little sugar but thats easily corrected with a dash more vinegar or sugar.
Reply:I would work - but it'll wreck your tastebuds for a nicely done bit of lamb.
Reply:I always use malt but i dont add any sugar
Reply:I always use malt vinegar with a little sugar, never had any complaints!
Reply:Mint sauce
Serves 4-6
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time no cooking required
Ingredients
2 large handfuls fresh mint leaves, finely chopped.
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp apple juice
1 tbsp caster sugar
Method
Mix together all the ingredients and leave to infuse for about an hour before serving.
Tip:
If you're having this mint sauce in the spring or summer months, add 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions for a change.
Reply:Malt vinegar is what i always use, add a little pinch of sugar too.
Reply:You could give it a go, but malt vinegar has a slightly different flavour to wine vinegar, and it would colour the sauce a dark brown.
Reply:I use malt and it tastes fine, just a tad stronger so dont use as much, may also be slightly thicker.
Reply:All vinegar can be used interchangeably, but the flavor may be different. If this concerns you make a habit of keeping a small bottle of white vinegar, which has no taste other than the sour acidic vinegar flavor-it can be used in anything calling for any type of vinegar.
Reply:4 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vinegar
Stir the mint into the boiling water.
Add the sugar and salt.
Leave until cold.
Add the vinegar and mix well
Reply:I've found a recipe in one of my recipe books (Marie Claire) that suggests malt vinegar.
1 handful of chopped mint leaves mixed with 2 teaspoons of sugar, and topped with 2 tablespoons of boiling water and 4 tablespoons of malt vinegar.
My mother always used malt vinegar in her mint sauce.
Reply:yes you can use it, it's just that it can taste a bit harsh. Wine vinegar has a lighter, more pleasant taste.
Reply:if youre looking for a clear one you can choose for these 3 malt or cider or a plain white with (fine) chopped mint, demerara sugar seasone to tatste with a lite salt and pepper powder(if you prefer a much strong taste. for thick sauce just add dijon mustard and lessen more the sugar add water according to your taste and thickness.
Reply:Yes - I have always used malt vinegar, sugar and boiling water.
Cheers
elaine
I'm looking at making some mint sauce, but all the recipes i can find ask for wine vinegar?
You can use any vinegar you have or want to use, it does not matter a jot. I've used white vinegar, malt vinegar and have even used the last dregs from a bottle of white wine, but i've never actually used wine vinegar. Never had one complaint - the only thing that can go wrong is in using too much or too little sugar but thats easily corrected with a dash more vinegar or sugar.
Reply:I would work - but it'll wreck your tastebuds for a nicely done bit of lamb.
Reply:I always use malt but i dont add any sugar
Reply:I always use malt vinegar with a little sugar, never had any complaints!
Reply:Mint sauce
Serves 4-6
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time no cooking required
Ingredients
2 large handfuls fresh mint leaves, finely chopped.
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp apple juice
1 tbsp caster sugar
Method
Mix together all the ingredients and leave to infuse for about an hour before serving.
Tip:
If you're having this mint sauce in the spring or summer months, add 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions for a change.
Reply:Malt vinegar is what i always use, add a little pinch of sugar too.
Reply:You could give it a go, but malt vinegar has a slightly different flavour to wine vinegar, and it would colour the sauce a dark brown.
Reply:I use malt and it tastes fine, just a tad stronger so dont use as much, may also be slightly thicker.
Reply:All vinegar can be used interchangeably, but the flavor may be different. If this concerns you make a habit of keeping a small bottle of white vinegar, which has no taste other than the sour acidic vinegar flavor-it can be used in anything calling for any type of vinegar.
Reply:4 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vinegar
Stir the mint into the boiling water.
Add the sugar and salt.
Leave until cold.
Add the vinegar and mix well
Reply:I've found a recipe in one of my recipe books (Marie Claire) that suggests malt vinegar.
1 handful of chopped mint leaves mixed with 2 teaspoons of sugar, and topped with 2 tablespoons of boiling water and 4 tablespoons of malt vinegar.
My mother always used malt vinegar in her mint sauce.
Reply:yes you can use it, it's just that it can taste a bit harsh. Wine vinegar has a lighter, more pleasant taste.
Reply:if youre looking for a clear one you can choose for these 3 malt or cider or a plain white with (fine) chopped mint, demerara sugar seasone to tatste with a lite salt and pepper powder(if you prefer a much strong taste. for thick sauce just add dijon mustard and lessen more the sugar add water according to your taste and thickness.
Reply:Yes - I have always used malt vinegar, sugar and boiling water.
Cheers
elaine
How much does it cost to mint a penny coin?
If one day Federal Reserve decides that one-cent coins have no monetary value, would it be better for you to exchange your coins at the bank for cash, or would the coins have higher value if melted and sold as scrap metal?
How much does it cost to mint a penny coin?
1.67 cents
Reply:Well it fluctuates with the price of material I think right now it actually costs 1.4 cents which is actually more than its worth.
How much does it cost to mint a penny coin?
1.67 cents
Reply:Well it fluctuates with the price of material I think right now it actually costs 1.4 cents which is actually more than its worth.
Is it true that eating mint can act as a digestive tonic?
Reason I ask is: I recently started using mint dip as an alternative to my tobacco dip habit. It's pure ground up mint with a little corn syrup mixed in (looks exactly the same as regular dip) and it doesn't have nicotine in it, no fiber glass shards (that you can't see in regular dip anyway), you can swallow the juice and the mint itself, and it doesn't promote tooth decay. Plus, it freshens your breath. In fact, I recommend that anyone who is trying to quit dip check out the Oregon Mint Snuff Co.
Back to the question at hand: is mint a digestive tonic? If not, are there any health benefits besides adding flavor to foods, etc.?
Is it true that eating mint can act as a digestive tonic?
Mint relaxes the sphinkters in the digestive system and makes one feel less full. This has led to the custom of serving after dinner mints. Mint can also be calming and help detoxify the system.
Reply:I've always drank mint tea when I've had an upset stomach, and if I get heartburn I usually take a peppermint tums to ease the discomfort
Back to the question at hand: is mint a digestive tonic? If not, are there any health benefits besides adding flavor to foods, etc.?
Is it true that eating mint can act as a digestive tonic?
Mint relaxes the sphinkters in the digestive system and makes one feel less full. This has led to the custom of serving after dinner mints. Mint can also be calming and help detoxify the system.
Reply:I've always drank mint tea when I've had an upset stomach, and if I get heartburn I usually take a peppermint tums to ease the discomfort
How to grow tomatoes and herbs (mint etc) indoor in the easiest ways possible?
I want to have an indoor veggie garden. Please help me.
How to grow tomatoes and herbs (mint etc) indoor in the easiest ways possible?
In large sized pottery pots. Make sure you place them by a window that gets lots of sun. And very important, use a premixed potting soil with the fertilizer already in it.
Reply:lots of sun and large pots with good drainage.the herbs you can put in smaller pots but i suggest you label them if you are not good with remembering which is which.(my hubby one day when i was sick made me basil tea instead of mint.but at least he tried)and of course try to go organic if possable.there are good organic potting soils that have organic plant food mixed in.keep tomatos and the plant away from pet as they can be toxic to them.
How to grow tomatoes and herbs (mint etc) indoor in the easiest ways possible?
In large sized pottery pots. Make sure you place them by a window that gets lots of sun. And very important, use a premixed potting soil with the fertilizer already in it.
Reply:lots of sun and large pots with good drainage.the herbs you can put in smaller pots but i suggest you label them if you are not good with remembering which is which.(my hubby one day when i was sick made me basil tea instead of mint.but at least he tried)and of course try to go organic if possable.there are good organic potting soils that have organic plant food mixed in.keep tomatos and the plant away from pet as they can be toxic to them.
Brown and mint green wallpaper, what colour carpet would go?
i have just put this wallpaper up in my bedroom from the linda barker range, but can't think what colour would go with it. if i put a brown carpet down then the room will be too, well, brown. mint green wouldnt look right either.
Brown and mint green wallpaper, what colour carpet would go?
Go for a cream or a digestive biscuit coloured carpet. Something neutral.
Reply:Technicolour yawn colour. Rip the wallpaper down and put up some Kathryn Rayward stuff now.
Reply:i think only girls should be answering this question seriously...
i like your avatar
Reply:dark blue
Reply:Cream carpet although it would get very dirty. perhaps wooden floor would be best.
Reply:Sounds very trendy !
I would go for a light beige or cream
Reply:Cream will look nice/beige/mushroom.
Reply:has to be cream
Reply:Yellow(ish)
Reply:How about putting a Wooden/Laminate flooring down... ? You can get them from B%26amp;Q's and they are quite easy to fit.
Reply:Not the best color combination
Reply:Here is a really good tip for getting the designer look when you decorate look at DIY or furniture free booklets you can see what colours they have put together works every time and will help you get that perfect combo of colour. This simple trick will show you how the experts would do it as these companies always hire people to make there range like good. Pass this tip on it`s a very effective cheat to knowing what the latest designs are as well
Reply:A beige, cream, or light blue could work. Actually what I would do is go out shopping. I see these colors all the times in like striped handbags that women carry or sometimes on men's striped shirts.
Go to the stores and find a handbag or shirt that basically has somewhat the same colors and see what they use as accenting colors. It's kind of a revert to a 60's-70's style. Use their color combos to get a good idea.
Reply:I'm thinking tan or beige. It will give a lighter aspect to the room.
Reply:pale cream would look really good
Reply:How about something in between, like beige or light yellow, that can match with both brown and mint green.
Reply:how about icey blue colour to make your room feel like a mint corneto?
Reply:i knew a baby cakes near humble Texas!
try brown it won't look so bad!
Reply:Cream or beige.
Reply:cream would be the only colour i would use.or wooden flooring
Reply:The wallpaper sounds gorgeous! Do you need carpet? Floorboards would be good, or laminate flooring with a big, mint green or light brown rug. If you need a carpet, it depends how much of the wallpaper is brown or green. Is it striped or patterned? Go for a light colour pf the smallest quantity of colour - a beigy brown or very light mint green. Also, what colour accessories will you go for? If you feel it will be too much of one or the other, you can tone down with crisp, white linen and curtains/cushions etc, and also use a big rug to cover up some of the carpet! Good luck!
Reply:For a carpet, i guess cream.
But a laminate flooring would look nicer, with maybe a brown run to break it up a little....?
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Brown and mint green wallpaper, what colour carpet would go?
Go for a cream or a digestive biscuit coloured carpet. Something neutral.
Reply:Technicolour yawn colour. Rip the wallpaper down and put up some Kathryn Rayward stuff now.
Reply:i think only girls should be answering this question seriously...
i like your avatar
Reply:dark blue
Reply:Cream carpet although it would get very dirty. perhaps wooden floor would be best.
Reply:Sounds very trendy !
I would go for a light beige or cream
Reply:Cream will look nice/beige/mushroom.
Reply:has to be cream
Reply:Yellow(ish)
Reply:How about putting a Wooden/Laminate flooring down... ? You can get them from B%26amp;Q's and they are quite easy to fit.
Reply:Not the best color combination
Reply:Here is a really good tip for getting the designer look when you decorate look at DIY or furniture free booklets you can see what colours they have put together works every time and will help you get that perfect combo of colour. This simple trick will show you how the experts would do it as these companies always hire people to make there range like good. Pass this tip on it`s a very effective cheat to knowing what the latest designs are as well
Reply:A beige, cream, or light blue could work. Actually what I would do is go out shopping. I see these colors all the times in like striped handbags that women carry or sometimes on men's striped shirts.
Go to the stores and find a handbag or shirt that basically has somewhat the same colors and see what they use as accenting colors. It's kind of a revert to a 60's-70's style. Use their color combos to get a good idea.
Reply:I'm thinking tan or beige. It will give a lighter aspect to the room.
Reply:pale cream would look really good
Reply:How about something in between, like beige or light yellow, that can match with both brown and mint green.
Reply:how about icey blue colour to make your room feel like a mint corneto?
Reply:i knew a baby cakes near humble Texas!
try brown it won't look so bad!
Reply:Cream or beige.
Reply:cream would be the only colour i would use.or wooden flooring
Reply:The wallpaper sounds gorgeous! Do you need carpet? Floorboards would be good, or laminate flooring with a big, mint green or light brown rug. If you need a carpet, it depends how much of the wallpaper is brown or green. Is it striped or patterned? Go for a light colour pf the smallest quantity of colour - a beigy brown or very light mint green. Also, what colour accessories will you go for? If you feel it will be too much of one or the other, you can tone down with crisp, white linen and curtains/cushions etc, and also use a big rug to cover up some of the carpet! Good luck!
Reply:For a carpet, i guess cream.
But a laminate flooring would look nicer, with maybe a brown run to break it up a little....?
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How have you used your chocolate mint herb?
A little in my coffee is good. What other uses have you tried? Does it have any medicinal properties?
How have you used your chocolate mint herb?
I've got a huge bush of Chocolate Mint! My son loves it on ice cream and in chocolate milk, I like it in coffee, tea and it makes a great garnish in chocolate martinis. It's even nice in ice water!
Reply:mint is good for the soul, and the sinus. Try it in hot sweet Tea
How have you used your chocolate mint herb?
I've got a huge bush of Chocolate Mint! My son loves it on ice cream and in chocolate milk, I like it in coffee, tea and it makes a great garnish in chocolate martinis. It's even nice in ice water!
Reply:mint is good for the soul, and the sinus. Try it in hot sweet Tea
How can I make a good mint water at home?
The stuff is tasty but too expensive. $1.50/$2.00 for one small bottle isn't very cost effective. I want a good recipe and details of the process. Thanks!
How can I make a good mint water at home?
Bruise some fresh mint leaves with a pestle, mallet or your hands.
Allow to sit in your water and chill for several hours.
A few sprigs should do 1/2 gallon of water or more.
Reply:I know exactly how you feel about metromint water. I buy at least 3 to 4 bottles a day... just bought a case.... i think i'm addicted. i need to find a cheaper way to drink this stuff.
Reply:Mint Juleps
"Sit on the front porch in your rocking chair on a sultry afternoon and sip on one or two of these. The proper way to serve a mint julep is in a frozen silver goblet, but you can use glasses instead--just use the most elegant ones you have! You can make the syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for whenever the julep mood strikes you."
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves 32 fluid ounces Kentucky bourbon
8 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine water, sugar and chopped mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow syrup to cool, approximately 1 hour. Pour syrup through a strainer to remove mint leaves
2. Fill eight cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice and pour 4 ounces of bourbon and 1/4 cup mint syrup in each. (Proportions can be adjusted depending on each person's sweet tooth). Top each cup with a mint sprig and a straw. Trim straws to just barely protrude from the top of the cups. Serve juleps on a silver platter.
Reply:Not too sure about what a mint water is, exactly, but my best guess is just that it's minty-flavored water, right? No other special ingredients? You could always buy some dried peppermint (or spearmint, whatever your taste) at a health food store or organic food store, boil some water, get a tea infuser, put a bit of the loose dried peppermint in the infuser and dunk it a few times in the boiling water. Let it cool, then...voila! Mint water. Like I said, I've never had mint water, but if it's just mint and water, this seems like a good way to go about it. =D Good luck!!!
Reply:never heard of it
How can I make a good mint water at home?
Bruise some fresh mint leaves with a pestle, mallet or your hands.
Allow to sit in your water and chill for several hours.
A few sprigs should do 1/2 gallon of water or more.
Reply:I know exactly how you feel about metromint water. I buy at least 3 to 4 bottles a day... just bought a case.... i think i'm addicted. i need to find a cheaper way to drink this stuff.
Reply:Mint Juleps
"Sit on the front porch in your rocking chair on a sultry afternoon and sip on one or two of these. The proper way to serve a mint julep is in a frozen silver goblet, but you can use glasses instead--just use the most elegant ones you have! You can make the syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for whenever the julep mood strikes you."
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves 32 fluid ounces Kentucky bourbon
8 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine water, sugar and chopped mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow syrup to cool, approximately 1 hour. Pour syrup through a strainer to remove mint leaves
2. Fill eight cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice and pour 4 ounces of bourbon and 1/4 cup mint syrup in each. (Proportions can be adjusted depending on each person's sweet tooth). Top each cup with a mint sprig and a straw. Trim straws to just barely protrude from the top of the cups. Serve juleps on a silver platter.
Reply:Not too sure about what a mint water is, exactly, but my best guess is just that it's minty-flavored water, right? No other special ingredients? You could always buy some dried peppermint (or spearmint, whatever your taste) at a health food store or organic food store, boil some water, get a tea infuser, put a bit of the loose dried peppermint in the infuser and dunk it a few times in the boiling water. Let it cool, then...voila! Mint water. Like I said, I've never had mint water, but if it's just mint and water, this seems like a good way to go about it. =D Good luck!!!
Reply:never heard of it
Has anyone actually seen a double headed quarter it looks so real it has mint marks on both sides?
I dont beleive this to be a magicians coin it has a p mint mark on both sides. both sides of the coin are exactly as regular quarters. is this coin worth anything?
Has anyone actually seen a double headed quarter it looks so real it has mint marks on both sides?
Sorry to disappoint you but it is a magicians coin. They can be very convincing but you need to understand that there is no way this can happen at the mint.
If your coin has two separate dates further supports this. The mint destroys the old dies are destroyed and replaced with the ones for the new year.
Sorry again, there really are some convincing novelty items out there. If you don't believe me. Take your coin to a dealer and let them tell you.
You can watch this video to see the minting process:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkHFNnOK3...
Has anyone actually seen a double headed quarter it looks so real it has mint marks on both sides?
Sorry to disappoint you but it is a magicians coin. They can be very convincing but you need to understand that there is no way this can happen at the mint.
If your coin has two separate dates further supports this. The mint destroys the old dies are destroyed and replaced with the ones for the new year.
Sorry again, there really are some convincing novelty items out there. If you don't believe me. Take your coin to a dealer and let them tell you.
You can watch this video to see the minting process:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkHFNnOK3...
How do I take care of mint, lavendar, and rosemary plants in my garden?
I moved into a house that has a garden out front. I don't know much about gardening, but would love to learn. This part of the house receives lots of sunlight. The garden is beginning to look overgrown and I need to tend to it, but I don't know how to prune or what to prune and what to do with the "harvested" herbs. Help!
How do I take care of mint, lavendar, and rosemary plants in my garden?
very nice, detailed answer spitfire! I have all 3 and I do not do a thing to them but cut and dry the mint and rosemary.
the lavender I just let go and it gets NO water and it is thriving
The mint can also be cut fresh and put in some boiling water let sit for 10 min. after swishing it a few times, take out and sugar and you have the best tasting tea..even my 8 year old loves it..also got most our friends hooked onto it lol.
I also use the rosemay in bread that I make and I use it in a pasta salad that has all of the fresh herbs with some oil and a little salt and pepper all friends hooked on that also..grin
Sorry spit not trying to compete..just seems we always answer the same questions huh? Seems we have the same tastes in just about everything:)
Reply:They say one can never get enough lavender. You can tie the flowers - on their long stems, with their leaves - in bunches and hang these upside down to dry. I hang my bunches up and down one long string which gets suspended at the side of a doorway - perfumes the house while they dry.
When dry, usually I leave mine for a few weeks, strip the flowers %26amp; leaves with your fingers. These can be used with tea, or for certain desserts, but the flavor is strong so a little goes a long way. The bulk of the dried flowers %26amp; leaves go into a sachet, a dainty little bag, fancy or plain, that you can sew easily. Or several sachets. These are for sweater or lingerie drawers or for linen closets. If you're really lucky and have a serious amount of flowers you can make a small lavender pillow. You wouldn't believe how fragrant these are. And they last for years.
There are different schools of thought about pruning lavender. Probably a good idea is to observe it for a year or two to get an idea of how it wants to be treated in your climate. Where I live, the lavender grows woody and shrubby, with new growth each spring emerging from the tips of long dead-looking woody growth if left unpruned. So I tend to prune part of each plant drastically in the fall, removing the oldest stalks right down to the crown, so as to encourage strong new growth from the crown of the plant the following spring.
Lavender is perhaps the most universal medicinal plant, good for whatever-ails-ya. It has antiseptic, antibiotic, even very mild anti-depressant properties. For a thousand years or more it has turned up everywhere, in waters, extracts, essential oils, perfumes, salves and creams.
Reply:Ohhh I'm jealous! Like the other respondee said - lucky to find a house that came with a garden!! Lavender - mmmm!!! No advice here - sounds like you got it!
Reply:Nice to get a garden with a house, huh? Anyhow, mint takes care of itself and is considered a weed by many because if it is in the ground it will take over and spread like wild fire. With the mint you will have to keep it in check by pulling often. You might look into interesting ways to use it. The Lavender is a little more fussy. The problem here is that you probably don't know if that lavender is used to being pruned, therefore, my suggestion is to not prune it or you might kill it. Water your lavender at the base once a week and it should continue nicely as it is. Rosemary is easy, however, if you have cold winters you will need to move it inside or replace it every year because one freeze will kill it. Water rosemary once a week as well. Hope this helps a little.
You can use fresh sprigs of mint in your tea or on top of desserts or you can dry it and use it as tea. Rosemary is good in meat dishes or stews and you can use it fresh or dried. Lavender is used for potpourri or mixed in soaps.
leather slippers
How do I take care of mint, lavendar, and rosemary plants in my garden?
very nice, detailed answer spitfire! I have all 3 and I do not do a thing to them but cut and dry the mint and rosemary.
the lavender I just let go and it gets NO water and it is thriving
The mint can also be cut fresh and put in some boiling water let sit for 10 min. after swishing it a few times, take out and sugar and you have the best tasting tea..even my 8 year old loves it..also got most our friends hooked onto it lol.
I also use the rosemay in bread that I make and I use it in a pasta salad that has all of the fresh herbs with some oil and a little salt and pepper all friends hooked on that also..grin
Sorry spit not trying to compete..just seems we always answer the same questions huh? Seems we have the same tastes in just about everything:)
Reply:They say one can never get enough lavender. You can tie the flowers - on their long stems, with their leaves - in bunches and hang these upside down to dry. I hang my bunches up and down one long string which gets suspended at the side of a doorway - perfumes the house while they dry.
When dry, usually I leave mine for a few weeks, strip the flowers %26amp; leaves with your fingers. These can be used with tea, or for certain desserts, but the flavor is strong so a little goes a long way. The bulk of the dried flowers %26amp; leaves go into a sachet, a dainty little bag, fancy or plain, that you can sew easily. Or several sachets. These are for sweater or lingerie drawers or for linen closets. If you're really lucky and have a serious amount of flowers you can make a small lavender pillow. You wouldn't believe how fragrant these are. And they last for years.
There are different schools of thought about pruning lavender. Probably a good idea is to observe it for a year or two to get an idea of how it wants to be treated in your climate. Where I live, the lavender grows woody and shrubby, with new growth each spring emerging from the tips of long dead-looking woody growth if left unpruned. So I tend to prune part of each plant drastically in the fall, removing the oldest stalks right down to the crown, so as to encourage strong new growth from the crown of the plant the following spring.
Lavender is perhaps the most universal medicinal plant, good for whatever-ails-ya. It has antiseptic, antibiotic, even very mild anti-depressant properties. For a thousand years or more it has turned up everywhere, in waters, extracts, essential oils, perfumes, salves and creams.
Reply:Ohhh I'm jealous! Like the other respondee said - lucky to find a house that came with a garden!! Lavender - mmmm!!! No advice here - sounds like you got it!
Reply:Nice to get a garden with a house, huh? Anyhow, mint takes care of itself and is considered a weed by many because if it is in the ground it will take over and spread like wild fire. With the mint you will have to keep it in check by pulling often. You might look into interesting ways to use it. The Lavender is a little more fussy. The problem here is that you probably don't know if that lavender is used to being pruned, therefore, my suggestion is to not prune it or you might kill it. Water your lavender at the base once a week and it should continue nicely as it is. Rosemary is easy, however, if you have cold winters you will need to move it inside or replace it every year because one freeze will kill it. Water rosemary once a week as well. Hope this helps a little.
You can use fresh sprigs of mint in your tea or on top of desserts or you can dry it and use it as tea. Rosemary is good in meat dishes or stews and you can use it fresh or dried. Lavender is used for potpourri or mixed in soaps.
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What is the Value of an Original Nazi Armband from WWII in Near Mint Condition?
It is an officer's armband (wool) and is in near mint condition sealed in a ziplock. It is red with the white circle and stitching of the swastika. Picked it up at a yard sale for cheap, any ideas of a price?
What is the Value of an Original Nazi Armband from WWII in Near Mint Condition?
Are you sure it's an original? There are thousands of reproduction Nazi pieces out there. Check out ioffer.com to see what they've been going for. I wouldn't give more than $20 -$25 for it and then only if i could inspect it first for authenticity.
If it's truely an original a few different versions are selling at auction on the net for a starting bid price of $55 - $85 in excellent condition. Reproductions can be had for as low as $10. Be aware that the RZM tag can be duplicated too so it isn't always a sign of authenticity. Gunbrokers.com might be a good place to sell it at auction.
Reply:DO NOT CLICK ON ANY OF ''MAN'' SIGHTS!!! DONT DO IT!!!
What is the Value of an Original Nazi Armband from WWII in Near Mint Condition?
Are you sure it's an original? There are thousands of reproduction Nazi pieces out there. Check out ioffer.com to see what they've been going for. I wouldn't give more than $20 -$25 for it and then only if i could inspect it first for authenticity.
If it's truely an original a few different versions are selling at auction on the net for a starting bid price of $55 - $85 in excellent condition. Reproductions can be had for as low as $10. Be aware that the RZM tag can be duplicated too so it isn't always a sign of authenticity. Gunbrokers.com might be a good place to sell it at auction.
Reply:DO NOT CLICK ON ANY OF ''MAN'' SIGHTS!!! DONT DO IT!!!
How do i get my mint and basil plants to grow?
I transplanted them into bigger clay pots and they've been the same size forever...what should I do?
How do i get my mint and basil plants to grow?
Hopefully they are inside right now, otherwise they won't be growing to well :-) J/K
Anyway.. basil will only grow new sprigs from seed so the more seeds you plant the more sprigs will grow. Now the mint should be spreading like crazy... i have 7 different kinds of mint and I always plant them in long box type planters because they grow along the surface. The more surface space they have the more they will grow... so maybe the surface space in your pot is to small? I also never plant mint in the ground because it will take over everything!
HTH :-)
Reply:mint is like a monster, i cant imagine why its not spreading to overflow your pot. basil is a little more finicky--needs more heat and sunlight to do well. possibly the clay pots are the culprit. switch to plastic clay-colored pots. they retain moisture better. make sure theyre getting enough sunlight. in the winter this becomes more difficult unless you have a south window or a bay window or a skylight.
Reply:Plant's growth is dependant on the length of daylight they receive. Shorter days now prompts them to slow growth rate. Collect seeds for planting in the spring.
good luck
How do i get my mint and basil plants to grow?
Hopefully they are inside right now, otherwise they won't be growing to well :-) J/K
Anyway.. basil will only grow new sprigs from seed so the more seeds you plant the more sprigs will grow. Now the mint should be spreading like crazy... i have 7 different kinds of mint and I always plant them in long box type planters because they grow along the surface. The more surface space they have the more they will grow... so maybe the surface space in your pot is to small? I also never plant mint in the ground because it will take over everything!
HTH :-)
Reply:mint is like a monster, i cant imagine why its not spreading to overflow your pot. basil is a little more finicky--needs more heat and sunlight to do well. possibly the clay pots are the culprit. switch to plastic clay-colored pots. they retain moisture better. make sure theyre getting enough sunlight. in the winter this becomes more difficult unless you have a south window or a bay window or a skylight.
Reply:Plant's growth is dependant on the length of daylight they receive. Shorter days now prompts them to slow growth rate. Collect seeds for planting in the spring.
good luck
What is the value of a Billy Wright and England genuine autograph in mint condition and fifty years old?
My uncle obtained the signature of Billy in a football annual approx fifty years ago. The book has probably not been opened the signature is in mint condition
What is the value of a Billy Wright and England genuine autograph in mint condition and fifty years old?
I don't know but I know that Man Ewe fans are cowards.
Reply:Around £15 or so..Billy Wright was a very big name in the 1950s but as a result he signed a lot of autographs, so its not particulary rare even if its in mint condition.
Reply:£18.00
Reply:Around £20.00.
What is the value of a Billy Wright and England genuine autograph in mint condition and fifty years old?
I don't know but I know that Man Ewe fans are cowards.
Reply:Around £15 or so..Billy Wright was a very big name in the 1950s but as a result he signed a lot of autographs, so its not particulary rare even if its in mint condition.
Reply:£18.00
Reply:Around £20.00.
Can anyone tell me the recipe for beef salad as served in Thai restaurants? It has mint in it.?
There are strips of cooked beef, mint %26amp; asian salad veges - yum!
Can anyone tell me the recipe for beef salad as served in Thai restaurants? It has mint in it.?
Thai beef Salad ยำเนื้อ
Ingredients
* 1-lb decent quality steak, sirloin or other
* 10 (or more) 'prik kee noo' (fresh hot Thai chili peppers), slice crosswise very thin (or substitute jalapenos or serrano chilies, minced)
* 2 large cloves garlic, sliced crosswise very thin
* 1 tbsp sugar
* 5 tbsp fish sauce (Golden Boy brand is recommended)
* 5 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice (1 medium size lime)
* 1 head Bibb or Boston; or 1 heart of Romaine lettuce.
* 12 sprigs fresh mint (optional), remove the leaves and discard the stems
* 1/2 hot house cucumber or 1 small cucumber (seeds removed), peeled and sliced thin
* 2 to 3 shallots, sliced crosswise very thin or 1 small red onion, sliced very thin
* 3 or 4 sprigs cilantro, stems removed
Preparation
Grill or broil the steak until medium-rare. Trim off any fat. Cool and slice thin, into pieces approx. 2 inches across and 1/8 inch thick.
Mix garlic, chiles, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar in a small bowl. Add the sliced meat and toss with the cucumbers and shallots. Taste and add more fish sauce if desired.
Make a bed of the lettuce on a serving plate. Place the beef on top. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 2 to 3 as an appetizer or as part of a meal.
I like it too ;)
YUMM!!
Reply:Beef Salad with Mint (Thailand)
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
TIME 25 MINUTES, PLUS TIME TO PREHEAT THE GRILL OR BROILER
½ pound beef tenderloin or boneless sirloin
4 cups torn Boston or romaine lettuce, mesclun, or any mixture of salad greens
1 cup torn fresh mint leaves
¼ cup minced red onion
1 medium cucumber, peeled if necessary, cut in half lengthwise, seeded, and diced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon nam pla or soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
½ teaspoon sugar
1. Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the rack should he about 4 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the beef until medium-rare, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
2. Toss the lettuce with the mint, onion, and cucumber. Combine the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon water—the mixture will be thin—and toss the greens with this dressing. Transfer the greens to a platter, reserving the dressing.
3. Thinly slice the beef, reserving its juice; combine the juice with the remaining dressing. Lay the slices of beef over the salad, drizzle the dressing over all, and serve.
Bon Apetite! :)
Reply:½ pound beef tenderloin or boneless sirloin
4 cups torn Boston or romaine lettuce, mesclun, or any mixture of salad greens
1 cup torn fresh mint leaves
¼ cup minced red onion
1 medium cucumber, peeled if necessary, cut in half lengthwise, seeded, and diced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon nam pla or soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
½ teaspoon sugar
1. Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the rack should he about 4 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the beef until medium-rare, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
2. Toss the lettuce with the mint, onion, and cucumber. Combine the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon water—the mixture will be thin—and toss the greens with this dressing. Transfer the greens to a platter, reserving the dressing.
3. Thinly slice the beef, reserving its juice; combine the juice with the remaining dressing. Lay the slices of beef over the salad, drizzle the dressing over all, and serve
Reply:Thai Grilled Beef Salad
3/4 pound flank steak
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
1 small fresh red or green Thai chili or serrano, seeded and minced
1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 seedless cucumber
Garnish:
Fresh coriander sprigs
Preheat broiler or prepare grill.
Rub flank steak with black pepper, pressing it into meat. Grill steak on an oiled rack of a broiler pan, about 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium rare. Or, grill over glowing coals 5 to 8 minutes on each side for medium rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and cool. If desired, chill beef, loosely wrapped, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day to facilitate thin slicing. Cut beef across the grain into very thin slices.
In a large bowl stir together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chilies until combined well (sugar should be dissolved if using).
Add steak, shallots, scallions, coriander and mint and toss well. Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of a fork and cut crosswise into thin slices.
Arrange cucumber around edge of a platter and mound beef salad in center. Garnish with coriander sprigs.
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Can anyone tell me the recipe for beef salad as served in Thai restaurants? It has mint in it.?
Thai beef Salad ยำเนื้อ
Ingredients
* 1-lb decent quality steak, sirloin or other
* 10 (or more) 'prik kee noo' (fresh hot Thai chili peppers), slice crosswise very thin (or substitute jalapenos or serrano chilies, minced)
* 2 large cloves garlic, sliced crosswise very thin
* 1 tbsp sugar
* 5 tbsp fish sauce (Golden Boy brand is recommended)
* 5 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice (1 medium size lime)
* 1 head Bibb or Boston; or 1 heart of Romaine lettuce.
* 12 sprigs fresh mint (optional), remove the leaves and discard the stems
* 1/2 hot house cucumber or 1 small cucumber (seeds removed), peeled and sliced thin
* 2 to 3 shallots, sliced crosswise very thin or 1 small red onion, sliced very thin
* 3 or 4 sprigs cilantro, stems removed
Preparation
Grill or broil the steak until medium-rare. Trim off any fat. Cool and slice thin, into pieces approx. 2 inches across and 1/8 inch thick.
Mix garlic, chiles, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar in a small bowl. Add the sliced meat and toss with the cucumbers and shallots. Taste and add more fish sauce if desired.
Make a bed of the lettuce on a serving plate. Place the beef on top. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 2 to 3 as an appetizer or as part of a meal.
I like it too ;)
YUMM!!
Reply:Beef Salad with Mint (Thailand)
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
TIME 25 MINUTES, PLUS TIME TO PREHEAT THE GRILL OR BROILER
½ pound beef tenderloin or boneless sirloin
4 cups torn Boston or romaine lettuce, mesclun, or any mixture of salad greens
1 cup torn fresh mint leaves
¼ cup minced red onion
1 medium cucumber, peeled if necessary, cut in half lengthwise, seeded, and diced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon nam pla or soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
½ teaspoon sugar
1. Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the rack should he about 4 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the beef until medium-rare, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
2. Toss the lettuce with the mint, onion, and cucumber. Combine the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon water—the mixture will be thin—and toss the greens with this dressing. Transfer the greens to a platter, reserving the dressing.
3. Thinly slice the beef, reserving its juice; combine the juice with the remaining dressing. Lay the slices of beef over the salad, drizzle the dressing over all, and serve.
Bon Apetite! :)
Reply:½ pound beef tenderloin or boneless sirloin
4 cups torn Boston or romaine lettuce, mesclun, or any mixture of salad greens
1 cup torn fresh mint leaves
¼ cup minced red onion
1 medium cucumber, peeled if necessary, cut in half lengthwise, seeded, and diced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon nam pla or soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
½ teaspoon sugar
1. Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the rack should he about 4 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the beef until medium-rare, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
2. Toss the lettuce with the mint, onion, and cucumber. Combine the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon water—the mixture will be thin—and toss the greens with this dressing. Transfer the greens to a platter, reserving the dressing.
3. Thinly slice the beef, reserving its juice; combine the juice with the remaining dressing. Lay the slices of beef over the salad, drizzle the dressing over all, and serve
Reply:Thai Grilled Beef Salad
3/4 pound flank steak
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
1 small fresh red or green Thai chili or serrano, seeded and minced
1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 seedless cucumber
Garnish:
Fresh coriander sprigs
Preheat broiler or prepare grill.
Rub flank steak with black pepper, pressing it into meat. Grill steak on an oiled rack of a broiler pan, about 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium rare. Or, grill over glowing coals 5 to 8 minutes on each side for medium rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and cool. If desired, chill beef, loosely wrapped, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day to facilitate thin slicing. Cut beef across the grain into very thin slices.
In a large bowl stir together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chilies until combined well (sugar should be dissolved if using).
Add steak, shallots, scallions, coriander and mint and toss well. Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of a fork and cut crosswise into thin slices.
Arrange cucumber around edge of a platter and mound beef salad in center. Garnish with coriander sprigs.
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I need a simple Mint Julep recipe, can you help me?
I'm having some family over for the Kentucky Derby today. Can anyone give me a simple recipe for Mint Juleps. It doesn't need to be exotic, and as a matter of fact SIMPLE IS BETTER.
Thanks.
I need a simple Mint Julep recipe, can you help me?
Here are the ingredients:
1 tablespoon mint-flavored simple syrup (recipe follows)
2 ounces Kentucky whiskey
Sprigs of mint
First prepare the mint flavored syrup, which should be made a day or 2 before your party.
Here's how to do that:
To make simple syrup: Bring 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, without stirring. Cool to room temperature. Then fill a jar loosely with sprigs of fresh mint, crushed slightly, and cover with the cooled syrup.
Cover jar and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Discard mint. Refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
To make drink:
Fill chilled julep cup with finely crushed ice. Pour in the mint-flavored syrup and the whiskey. Frost cup, stick in a sprig of mint and serve at once
heres 1 without the syrup
4 fresh mint sprigs
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 tsp water
Muddle mint leaves, powdered sugar, and water in a collins glass. Fill the glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon. Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve with a straw.
Reply:The only difficult part about making a mint julep is the simple syrup. But you make that ahead of time, and then it's used like any other mixer. The key is to make sure you make enough, so as not have to make more in the middle of the party. But it's just sugar and water, then you add mint leaves.
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Kentucky Whiskey
Silver Julep Cups (you can use anything, really)
Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes.
Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight.
Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Kentucky Whiskey.
Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Reply:Choose another drink. Mint juleps take a long time. Any recipe that doesn't is not a mint julep.
Thanks.
I need a simple Mint Julep recipe, can you help me?
Here are the ingredients:
1 tablespoon mint-flavored simple syrup (recipe follows)
2 ounces Kentucky whiskey
Sprigs of mint
First prepare the mint flavored syrup, which should be made a day or 2 before your party.
Here's how to do that:
To make simple syrup: Bring 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, without stirring. Cool to room temperature. Then fill a jar loosely with sprigs of fresh mint, crushed slightly, and cover with the cooled syrup.
Cover jar and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Discard mint. Refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
To make drink:
Fill chilled julep cup with finely crushed ice. Pour in the mint-flavored syrup and the whiskey. Frost cup, stick in a sprig of mint and serve at once
heres 1 without the syrup
4 fresh mint sprigs
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 tsp water
Muddle mint leaves, powdered sugar, and water in a collins glass. Fill the glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon. Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve with a straw.
Reply:The only difficult part about making a mint julep is the simple syrup. But you make that ahead of time, and then it's used like any other mixer. The key is to make sure you make enough, so as not have to make more in the middle of the party. But it's just sugar and water, then you add mint leaves.
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Kentucky Whiskey
Silver Julep Cups (you can use anything, really)
Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes.
Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight.
Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Kentucky Whiskey.
Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Reply:Choose another drink. Mint juleps take a long time. Any recipe that doesn't is not a mint julep.
Does mint plants require acic or alkalinic soil.?
I've placed spent coffee grounds around the mint as they repell snails and supposedly add acid content to soil (slow release fertilizer). Do you know if caffein content has any bearing on the growth of mint plants?
Does mint plants require acic or alkalinic soil.?
Mint is not picky. they'll spread quickly, so sunken containers can help if you don't want that. more important is light and water: plenty of light, plenty of moisture, though not waterlogged. mints are a great deer deterrent!!
Reply:you need to find out what zone your in.
Reply:Your real problem will probably turn out to be keeping them from spreading all over your garden and taking over. It's recommended when planting mint that you place it in a sunken container so it can't spread like mad. Not sure it cares what kind of soil....though of course, it's probably happier in some than other.
Does mint plants require acic or alkalinic soil.?
Mint is not picky. they'll spread quickly, so sunken containers can help if you don't want that. more important is light and water: plenty of light, plenty of moisture, though not waterlogged. mints are a great deer deterrent!!
Reply:you need to find out what zone your in.
Reply:Your real problem will probably turn out to be keeping them from spreading all over your garden and taking over. It's recommended when planting mint that you place it in a sunken container so it can't spread like mad. Not sure it cares what kind of soil....though of course, it's probably happier in some than other.
I have a large mint beanie baby collection. Is it worth anything? Where can I find a good price guide?
I started the collection a long time ago when they were still fun for me, and they have been in storage for many years. My parents helped me pack them up, and mostly all of them are mint. I have tons of retired ones, rare bears, etc. I want to sell the whole thing as a lot at some point, but I have no idea how much any of them are worth, and I don't know where to go to find out!
I have a large mint beanie baby collection. Is it worth anything? Where can I find a good price guide?
first off keep Peanut the royal blue elephant. second try going to this website. www.smartcollecting.com
Reply:try ebay
I have a large mint beanie baby collection. Is it worth anything? Where can I find a good price guide?
first off keep Peanut the royal blue elephant. second try going to this website. www.smartcollecting.com
Reply:try ebay
I have just bought a living mint plant. Can anyone give me a recipe for mint sauce.?
Also, if I repot the plant will it keep growing?
I have just bought a living mint plant. Can anyone give me a recipe for mint sauce.?
Give up that nasty mint jelly and go with the real traditional mint sauce. Homemade mint sauce is quite simple to make with just a few ingredients. It is a must with roast lamb, but also goes well with other meats.
INGREDIENTS:
* 3 large handfuls of mint leaves, (stems previously removed)
* 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
* 4 Tablespoons wine vinegar
PREPARATION:
Wash and shake the mint leaves, sprinkle then with the sugar and chop them rather finely. Put in a bowl. Heat the vinegar and pour it over the mint.
Add more sugar if you think the sauce is too sharp. Serve hot or cold with roasted lamb or other meats.
Alternatives: Use lemon juice instead of vinegar and you can also add a little olive oil.
This is not traditional mint sauce, being much less violent in flavor, but it is exceptionally good.
Yield: 4 servings
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Its okay to re-pot your mint plant. Re-potting mint plants each year is needed to make it healthy. :)
I added some info about re-potting and a site where theres some tips on taking care of mint plants.
Reply:Serves 4-6
small handful mint leaves
5-10ml/1-2 teaspoons caster sugar
30ml/2 tbsps boiling water
30ml/2 tbsps vinegar
Carefully wash and dry the mint leaves. Put them o a board, sprinkle with the sugar, and chop them finely. Place the chopped mint in a jug and stir in the boiling water. Add the vinegar and leave the sauce to stand for 30 minutes.
Reply:This goes great with pasta, chicken lamb, seafood, etc.
Mint Pesto
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 small garlic cloves
4 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
With food processor on, drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute; process until minced. Add mint, cheese, salt, and pepper; process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly add water and oil through food chute, and process until well blended. Yield 3/4 cup (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
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1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large clove garlic, quartered
1/4 teaspoon salt
Place basil, mint, almonds, oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic and salt in a food processor; pulse a few times, then process until fairly smooth, or to the desired consistency.
Reply:Hi
Mint is a prolific growing plant yes if you repot it it will keep growing if you put it in a plant bed it will cover it
now mint sauce
pick and wash the leafs of the mint fine dice add vinegar and a bit of sugar.or put all the ingredients in a blender and mix then leave for an hour, that's it.
Reply:Mint leaves, finely chopped, malt vinegar and sugar to taste.
If you bought the plant from a supermarket it will need to be gently hardened off before transplanting into your garden. It will not last for very long indoors
PS
I see the phantom thumbs downer is on the prowl again
isotoner slippers
I have just bought a living mint plant. Can anyone give me a recipe for mint sauce.?
Give up that nasty mint jelly and go with the real traditional mint sauce. Homemade mint sauce is quite simple to make with just a few ingredients. It is a must with roast lamb, but also goes well with other meats.
INGREDIENTS:
* 3 large handfuls of mint leaves, (stems previously removed)
* 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
* 4 Tablespoons wine vinegar
PREPARATION:
Wash and shake the mint leaves, sprinkle then with the sugar and chop them rather finely. Put in a bowl. Heat the vinegar and pour it over the mint.
Add more sugar if you think the sauce is too sharp. Serve hot or cold with roasted lamb or other meats.
Alternatives: Use lemon juice instead of vinegar and you can also add a little olive oil.
This is not traditional mint sauce, being much less violent in flavor, but it is exceptionally good.
Yield: 4 servings
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Its okay to re-pot your mint plant. Re-potting mint plants each year is needed to make it healthy. :)
I added some info about re-potting and a site where theres some tips on taking care of mint plants.
Reply:Serves 4-6
small handful mint leaves
5-10ml/1-2 teaspoons caster sugar
30ml/2 tbsps boiling water
30ml/2 tbsps vinegar
Carefully wash and dry the mint leaves. Put them o a board, sprinkle with the sugar, and chop them finely. Place the chopped mint in a jug and stir in the boiling water. Add the vinegar and leave the sauce to stand for 30 minutes.
Reply:This goes great with pasta, chicken lamb, seafood, etc.
Mint Pesto
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 small garlic cloves
4 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
With food processor on, drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute; process until minced. Add mint, cheese, salt, and pepper; process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly add water and oil through food chute, and process until well blended. Yield 3/4 cup (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
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1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large clove garlic, quartered
1/4 teaspoon salt
Place basil, mint, almonds, oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic and salt in a food processor; pulse a few times, then process until fairly smooth, or to the desired consistency.
Reply:Hi
Mint is a prolific growing plant yes if you repot it it will keep growing if you put it in a plant bed it will cover it
now mint sauce
pick and wash the leafs of the mint fine dice add vinegar and a bit of sugar.or put all the ingredients in a blender and mix then leave for an hour, that's it.
Reply:Mint leaves, finely chopped, malt vinegar and sugar to taste.
If you bought the plant from a supermarket it will need to be gently hardened off before transplanting into your garden. It will not last for very long indoors
PS
I see the phantom thumbs downer is on the prowl again
isotoner slippers
Whats the best time to grow spearmint or chocolate mint?
and which do you perfer chocolate mint or spearmint
Whats the best time to grow spearmint or chocolate mint?
Early spring is the best time. Make sure you know its not going to frost again. I like spearmint the best. Make sure if you grow both to keep them far apart, You dont want them mixing. Try growing Peppermint too.
Reply:Spring would be the ideal time but I have planted it in the summer too as long as you keep in watered until it starts putting on new growth. I have spearmint and "lemon". I love the lemon and I"ve wanted the chocolate but I haven't bought any yet.
Reply:You can grow mints anytime. They are perennials and will come back year after year. They are among the most prolific herbs ever; as a matter of fact, the problem most people have with growing mints is that they spread like crazy. That's why lots of people grow them in containers, so they don't take over the garden. Give them a moist and reasonably fertile soil, sun to partial sun, and you will have all the mint you can handle.
My personal preference would be for the chocolate mint. Spearmint is a little more coarse and less attractive to my eye, but that's my opinion.
Whats the best time to grow spearmint or chocolate mint?
Early spring is the best time. Make sure you know its not going to frost again. I like spearmint the best. Make sure if you grow both to keep them far apart, You dont want them mixing. Try growing Peppermint too.
Reply:Spring would be the ideal time but I have planted it in the summer too as long as you keep in watered until it starts putting on new growth. I have spearmint and "lemon". I love the lemon and I"ve wanted the chocolate but I haven't bought any yet.
Reply:You can grow mints anytime. They are perennials and will come back year after year. They are among the most prolific herbs ever; as a matter of fact, the problem most people have with growing mints is that they spread like crazy. That's why lots of people grow them in containers, so they don't take over the garden. Give them a moist and reasonably fertile soil, sun to partial sun, and you will have all the mint you can handle.
My personal preference would be for the chocolate mint. Spearmint is a little more coarse and less attractive to my eye, but that's my opinion.
Who or what ate my Orange Mint and Spearmint?
I have several kinds of mint on my balcony. Something ate almost all my Orange Mint and started to get into my Spearmint. My balcony is right next to a very large tree so I thought maybe a squirrel did it or a bird. It's been over 100 degrees and the pots get their water from the base so I haven't been out their to water in two days and just noticed it now. :(
Who or what ate my Orange Mint and Spearmint?
i'm sorry. no evidence? snipped off to the soil? no signs of catapiller-like munching? possibly a cat.
Reply:known cat repellents are cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil and mustard oil. Report It
Reply:two other alternatives. lion poo. seriously, you can buy this stuff, especially if there's a zoo nearby. and, cats hate dealing with aluminum foil (put under the pot). Report It
Reply:well if you talkin bout spearement probably you
Reply:Good chance it's a neighborhood cat. Wish I could tell you how to stop them from bothering your plants, but short of a shotgun I haven't figured out how either.
Reply:Any creature.
Reply:I did. Sorry. I'll buy you some on payday. =) lol
Reply:It was probably a raccoon or squirrel; birds don't tend to eat that kind of stuff. Either that, or your neighborhood molester is grateful for the snack you left him and hopes you will leave some more for tonight.
Reply:I say a black crow but racoons are sneaky! haha could be a racoon but I'd say a crow
Reply:ME!!!
Reply:I think it was your Moroccan neighbors!
Reply:I DID
MUAHAHAHAH
Reply:Uh Oh !! Orange mints ? Spearmints ? .................... Sounds to me like the winged man-eating Squirrel ! Those are their FAVOURITE snacks , next to humans of course .
Be afraid ! .................... be VERY afraid !!
Who or what ate my Orange Mint and Spearmint?
i'm sorry. no evidence? snipped off to the soil? no signs of catapiller-like munching? possibly a cat.
Reply:known cat repellents are cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, lavender oil, lemon grass oil, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil and mustard oil. Report It
Reply:two other alternatives. lion poo. seriously, you can buy this stuff, especially if there's a zoo nearby. and, cats hate dealing with aluminum foil (put under the pot). Report It
Reply:well if you talkin bout spearement probably you
Reply:Good chance it's a neighborhood cat. Wish I could tell you how to stop them from bothering your plants, but short of a shotgun I haven't figured out how either.
Reply:Any creature.
Reply:I did. Sorry. I'll buy you some on payday. =) lol
Reply:It was probably a raccoon or squirrel; birds don't tend to eat that kind of stuff. Either that, or your neighborhood molester is grateful for the snack you left him and hopes you will leave some more for tonight.
Reply:I say a black crow but racoons are sneaky! haha could be a racoon but I'd say a crow
Reply:ME!!!
Reply:I think it was your Moroccan neighbors!
Reply:I DID
MUAHAHAHAH
Reply:Uh Oh !! Orange mints ? Spearmints ? .................... Sounds to me like the winged man-eating Squirrel ! Those are their FAVOURITE snacks , next to humans of course .
Be afraid ! .................... be VERY afraid !!
Recipe for mint aero cheesecake?
My wife wants to make a mint aero cheesecake for Tuesday but cant find any decent recipes, have any of you made one?
Recipe for mint aero cheesecake?
Mint Oreo Cheesecake
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
3 eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2cup crushed mint oreo cookies
Directions
Preheat oven to 300ºF. Combine graham cracker crumbs, and butter; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in EAGLE BRAND® until smooth. Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. add crushed mint oreo's and mix well.Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven; top with sour cream. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours. Garnish with pie filling (optional). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator
Reply:I usually make a New York Style Cheesecake and just stir in broken oreos....and make an oreo crust.Crush oreos and add melted butter.Top with cream cheese mixture and bake.
Oreo Cheesecake
(6 servings)
Crust:
1 1/4 c GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS
1/3 c BUTTER (unsalted), melted
1/4 c BROWN SUGAR, firmly packed
1 ts CINNAMON
Blend all ingredients together and press into bottom of 10 Inch springform pan (and sides). Refrigerate about 30 Minutes.
OREO FILLING:
2 lb CREAM CHEESE, room temperature
1 1/2 c SUGAR
2 tb FLOUR
4 Extra large EGGS
2 lg EGG YOLKS
1/3 c WHIPPING CREAM
2 ts VANILLA
1 1/2 c OREO COOKIES, coarsely chopped
2 c SOUR CREAM
Preheat oven to 425-degrees. Beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Beat in 1-1/4 Cups sugar and the flour until well blended. Beat in eggs And egg yolks until mixture is smooth. Stir in cream and 1 Tsp. vanilla. Pour half of batter into prepared crust. Sprinkle with Chopped Oreos. Pour remaining batter over, smoothing with Spatula. Bake 15 mins. Reduce temperature to 225-degrees, and bake 50 Minutes, covering top loosely with foil if browning too Quickly.
Increase oven temperature to 350-degrees.
Blend sour cream, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and remaining 1 Tsp. vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Bake 7 minutes. Refrigerate immediately. Cover cake with Plastic wrap and chill overnight.
SWISS FUDGE GLAZE:
1 c WHIPPING CREAM
8 oz SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE, chopped
1 ts VANILLA
Mix everything %26amp; glaze the cheesecake with the mixture.
Recipe for mint aero cheesecake?
Mint Oreo Cheesecake
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
3 eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2cup crushed mint oreo cookies
Directions
Preheat oven to 300ºF. Combine graham cracker crumbs, and butter; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in EAGLE BRAND® until smooth. Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. add crushed mint oreo's and mix well.Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven; top with sour cream. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours. Garnish with pie filling (optional). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator
Reply:I usually make a New York Style Cheesecake and just stir in broken oreos....and make an oreo crust.Crush oreos and add melted butter.Top with cream cheese mixture and bake.
Oreo Cheesecake
(6 servings)
Crust:
1 1/4 c GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS
1/3 c BUTTER (unsalted), melted
1/4 c BROWN SUGAR, firmly packed
1 ts CINNAMON
Blend all ingredients together and press into bottom of 10 Inch springform pan (and sides). Refrigerate about 30 Minutes.
OREO FILLING:
2 lb CREAM CHEESE, room temperature
1 1/2 c SUGAR
2 tb FLOUR
4 Extra large EGGS
2 lg EGG YOLKS
1/3 c WHIPPING CREAM
2 ts VANILLA
1 1/2 c OREO COOKIES, coarsely chopped
2 c SOUR CREAM
Preheat oven to 425-degrees. Beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Beat in 1-1/4 Cups sugar and the flour until well blended. Beat in eggs And egg yolks until mixture is smooth. Stir in cream and 1 Tsp. vanilla. Pour half of batter into prepared crust. Sprinkle with Chopped Oreos. Pour remaining batter over, smoothing with Spatula. Bake 15 mins. Reduce temperature to 225-degrees, and bake 50 Minutes, covering top loosely with foil if browning too Quickly.
Increase oven temperature to 350-degrees.
Blend sour cream, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and remaining 1 Tsp. vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Bake 7 minutes. Refrigerate immediately. Cover cake with Plastic wrap and chill overnight.
SWISS FUDGE GLAZE:
1 c WHIPPING CREAM
8 oz SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE, chopped
1 ts VANILLA
Mix everything %26amp; glaze the cheesecake with the mixture.
Does putting mint in soda makes the soda explode?
My friend told me that putting mint in soda makes it explode.
Does putting mint in soda makes the soda explode?
Putting a Mentos into Diet Coke causes the biggest reaction. Mentos also have a fairly explosive reaction in other soft drinks, but the biggest is Diet Coke. I don't think that it does quite the same with other types or brands of mints. At the most, they'll make the soda fizz a bit more.
Reply:Mentos in Diet Coke. And yes, it works.
Reply:Try!
It won't happen though.
Reply:Putting a mento in a diet pop makes it shoot up, but not explode, if you put the cap on quick maby it would!
Reply:It causes soda to foam pretty violently
Reply:make sure the diet coke is at room temperature first.
Reply:I don't know about Mentos and Coke, but I could definitely go for a soda with mint right about now.
Reply:lol idk i've never heard that before!!! but by reading the other answers i guess it will!!!
Reply:it has to be a crenulated mint and a carbonated soda
works best with mentos and coke! =D
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Reply:if you put a mentos in a coke YES it will definetly explode.
try it :)
Reply:mentos in diet coke does
Reply:not mint but mentos will its pretty cool. take a two liter and put a whole roll of mentos in it and it will shoot about 10 feet high.
Reply:i know that if you mix vinegar and bicarbonate of soda that will explode!
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Does putting mint in soda makes the soda explode?
Putting a Mentos into Diet Coke causes the biggest reaction. Mentos also have a fairly explosive reaction in other soft drinks, but the biggest is Diet Coke. I don't think that it does quite the same with other types or brands of mints. At the most, they'll make the soda fizz a bit more.
Reply:Mentos in Diet Coke. And yes, it works.
Reply:Try!
It won't happen though.
Reply:Putting a mento in a diet pop makes it shoot up, but not explode, if you put the cap on quick maby it would!
Reply:It causes soda to foam pretty violently
Reply:make sure the diet coke is at room temperature first.
Reply:I don't know about Mentos and Coke, but I could definitely go for a soda with mint right about now.
Reply:lol idk i've never heard that before!!! but by reading the other answers i guess it will!!!
Reply:it has to be a crenulated mint and a carbonated soda
works best with mentos and coke! =D
Reply:no yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yesno yes no yes no yes
Reply:if you put a mentos in a coke YES it will definetly explode.
try it :)
Reply:mentos in diet coke does
Reply:not mint but mentos will its pretty cool. take a two liter and put a whole roll of mentos in it and it will shoot about 10 feet high.
Reply:i know that if you mix vinegar and bicarbonate of soda that will explode!
leather casual sandals
My pee smells like the starbucks mint mocha chip I drank earlier today?
My pee smells like the starbucks mint mocha chip I drank earlier today, what could this be? I'm a guy
My pee smells like the starbucks mint mocha chip I drank earlier today?
I think you drank Starbucks mint mocha chip, Einstein.
Reply:LOL!!! :)
just passing through....at least it doesn't smell like asparagus!
Reply:Stop smelling your pee.
Reply:well, it looks like you got mocha-pee itis,
Reply:just curious y r u smelling ur pee ne ways?
Reply:maybe you got some stuck on your nose.
My pee smells like the starbucks mint mocha chip I drank earlier today?
I think you drank Starbucks mint mocha chip, Einstein.
Reply:LOL!!! :)
just passing through....at least it doesn't smell like asparagus!
Reply:Stop smelling your pee.
Reply:well, it looks like you got mocha-pee itis,
Reply:just curious y r u smelling ur pee ne ways?
Reply:maybe you got some stuck on your nose.
Will mint (spearmint /peppermint) inhibit the growth of my eggplants? They are growing right next to eachother
The mint is HUGE , like 3ft tall and right next to my 1 ft japanese eggplant.....which is doing alright.....Just wondering if this might present a problem.
Will mint (spearmint /peppermint) inhibit the growth of my eggplants? They are growing right next to eachother
Your mint is going to keep spreading and will choke out most plants in its path-- best to move the eggplant right away.
Reply:Yes, it could be a very real problem. Mint is pratically a weed. It grows out of control and will take over everything. I've found it important to grow it in a seperate container so I'm not constantly battling it. If you want it in the ground, you can get a large container and bury it and plant the mint inside. Mint can choke out everything, the greedy thing. I would consider transplanting it or something if the eggplant and other veggies are important to you.
Transplanting or trying to get rid of mint can be difficult too as it will keep trying to crop up. So if you do try to move it, try to remove as many of the roots as possible from the ground and keep a close eye on the spot so you can keep pulling up the new shoots.
Reply:The mint family is a companion to the family that eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers are in, it's said to sweeten the fruit.
Mint is an aggressive plant and you will need to trim it back occationally to keep it from over shading or chokeing out your eggplant. (that's the olny inhibiting the mint might do)
Reply:Mint is invasive and will choke everything else unless trimmed back weekly.
Reply:I absolutely love fresh mint from the garden, but it must be contained in pots if you want to give other plants a good chance. So glad you asked now, while there's still a chance of saving your eggplant!
Good luck!
Maria
www.startavegetablegarden.com
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Will mint (spearmint /peppermint) inhibit the growth of my eggplants? They are growing right next to eachother
Your mint is going to keep spreading and will choke out most plants in its path-- best to move the eggplant right away.
Reply:Yes, it could be a very real problem. Mint is pratically a weed. It grows out of control and will take over everything. I've found it important to grow it in a seperate container so I'm not constantly battling it. If you want it in the ground, you can get a large container and bury it and plant the mint inside. Mint can choke out everything, the greedy thing. I would consider transplanting it or something if the eggplant and other veggies are important to you.
Transplanting or trying to get rid of mint can be difficult too as it will keep trying to crop up. So if you do try to move it, try to remove as many of the roots as possible from the ground and keep a close eye on the spot so you can keep pulling up the new shoots.
Reply:The mint family is a companion to the family that eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers are in, it's said to sweeten the fruit.
Mint is an aggressive plant and you will need to trim it back occationally to keep it from over shading or chokeing out your eggplant. (that's the olny inhibiting the mint might do)
Reply:Mint is invasive and will choke everything else unless trimmed back weekly.
Reply:I absolutely love fresh mint from the garden, but it must be contained in pots if you want to give other plants a good chance. So glad you asked now, while there's still a chance of saving your eggplant!
Good luck!
Maria
www.startavegetablegarden.com
flip flop
What's the purpose of a 'mint ' chocolate orange ?
a chocolate orange should and has always been the shape of an orange ?
this year you can get them tasting of mint ?
but wtf
What's the purpose of a 'mint ' chocolate orange ?
Yes they should just put the mint flavour on leaves on the orange shaped/flavoured Terry,s Orange
Reply:It's stupid! Should be banned under the trades description act!
Reply:They fancy a change, I haven't seen them in the shops yet are they nice?
Reply:25 years ago you could get them in lemon. They were lemon shaped though. Can get a few flavours now I'm sure!
Reply:What's the purpose of a 'mint ' chocolate orange ?
To keep me fat and happy!
Reply:Ever brushed your teeth then had a swig of orange juice?
yuck!
I won't be buying one, thats for sure.
edit: ok confession time: i have actually bought the toffee flavour one. I thought it sounded nice, ok?! so hang me :(
Reply:i know i know mate i spent the whole of last christmas trying to figure it out as well, if you ask me its the sick bastar'ds at the factorys thought
Reply:who cares when they taste so nice
this year you can get them tasting of mint ?
but wtf
What's the purpose of a 'mint ' chocolate orange ?
Yes they should just put the mint flavour on leaves on the orange shaped/flavoured Terry,s Orange
Reply:It's stupid! Should be banned under the trades description act!
Reply:They fancy a change, I haven't seen them in the shops yet are they nice?
Reply:25 years ago you could get them in lemon. They were lemon shaped though. Can get a few flavours now I'm sure!
Reply:What's the purpose of a 'mint ' chocolate orange ?
To keep me fat and happy!
Reply:Ever brushed your teeth then had a swig of orange juice?
yuck!
I won't be buying one, thats for sure.
edit: ok confession time: i have actually bought the toffee flavour one. I thought it sounded nice, ok?! so hang me :(
Reply:i know i know mate i spent the whole of last christmas trying to figure it out as well, if you ask me its the sick bastar'ds at the factorys thought
Reply:who cares when they taste so nice
Actually what is the taste of mint? Can anyone define it?
Somebody said that mint is hot, somebody said it is spicy, somebody said it is cold, actually what is the natural taste of mint? I, myself can't really word it out how mint taste!
Actually what is the taste of mint? Can anyone define it?
It's minty!!
Reply:Bright
Reply:like icecubes in your mouth
Reply:wow now thats an intense question....
and my answer is...
mint tastes like mint
Reply:it tastes cold when u drink water.
Reply:lol
Reply:pungent,sweety,icy,stimulating,rubifacie... and pleasant,
Reply:Refreshing and tingly on the tongue.
Reply:well ive always thought of the word "mint" as a taste category in of itself. Like if I tasted a food that had a lot of mint in it, I'd say its minty.
Reply:There is actually a mint plant that the flavor comes from. Some upscale restaurants still use fresh mint as garnish.
Reply:cold
Reply:how can anyone define the taste of anything? wether it b mint, chocolate, or vanilla... ho do u describe their taste?
Reply:refreshing
Reply:It tastes like clean.
Reply:what is the taste of salt though? salty?
Reply:Cool and refreshing like a breeze over a Himalayan snowfield; ah yes, the sound of WOW.
Reply:Think of inhaling vicks in the freezing cold.
Reply:its GOOD!
Reply:the natural mint leaf has a very sweet refreshing taste
Actually what is the taste of mint? Can anyone define it?
It's minty!!
Reply:Bright
Reply:like icecubes in your mouth
Reply:wow now thats an intense question....
and my answer is...
mint tastes like mint
Reply:it tastes cold when u drink water.
Reply:lol
Reply:pungent,sweety,icy,stimulating,rubifacie... and pleasant,
Reply:Refreshing and tingly on the tongue.
Reply:well ive always thought of the word "mint" as a taste category in of itself. Like if I tasted a food that had a lot of mint in it, I'd say its minty.
Reply:There is actually a mint plant that the flavor comes from. Some upscale restaurants still use fresh mint as garnish.
Reply:cold
Reply:how can anyone define the taste of anything? wether it b mint, chocolate, or vanilla... ho do u describe their taste?
Reply:refreshing
Reply:It tastes like clean.
Reply:what is the taste of salt though? salty?
Reply:Cool and refreshing like a breeze over a Himalayan snowfield; ah yes, the sound of WOW.
Reply:Think of inhaling vicks in the freezing cold.
Reply:its GOOD!
Reply:the natural mint leaf has a very sweet refreshing taste
What to do with our mint leaves?
we have a mint plant but we dont know what you cand do with it. are there any recipes you can put it in?
What to do with our mint leaves?
Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
1 (5-pound) watermelon
1 Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 whole mint sprigs
Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the seeds, and set aside. Peel and slice the onion into rings.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.
In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. Garnish with mint sprigs.
To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.
Reply:crush the leaves slightly and infuse in olive oil for salad dressing.
or for `frying ` new boiled potatoes in.
Reply:Apart from mint tea and sauce, try some Middle Eastern recipes such as tabbouleh as they use it quite a lot. There are several recipes to be found on
http://www.middle-east.freeuk.com/
Reply:Add them to the pan when boiling new potatoes.
Reply:Use them to make mint sauce. Delicious with roast lamb. Chop them up and mix with vinegar (also you can add some shop bought mint sauce too), yum! Add them to soups and stews, whatever takes your fancy.
Reply:My mom has a mint plant and we add the leaves (that we tear a little to get out the oils) to iced tea. You can add mint to almost anything. Salads,baked fish and chicken, add it in a shake in the blender. Just chopped it or break it up gently with your fingers to release the oils and essence. You can also make a mojito!
Mojito recipe
1 serving
3 fresh mint sprigs
2 tsp sugar
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 oz light rum
club soda
In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. Add the sugar and lime juice and stir thoroughly. Top with ice. Add rum and mix. Top off with *chilled* club soda (or seltzer). Add a lime slice and the remaining mint, and serve.
Reply:Mexican Soup Recipe
Albondigas
1 lb of Ground Beef
1/3 cup of finley chopped mint leaves
1 Hand Full of Rice (more like a fist full of rice)
1 Egg
Combine Beef, Mint Leaves, Rice and egg in a bowl and form into as many 1 inch meat balls as you can and set aside.
3 Roma Tomatoes cut into squares
2 Potatoes cut into bit size pieces
1 lg Carrot cut into round pieces
8 cups of chicken broth
and another hand full of Rice(more like a fist full of rice).
In a large pot add the broth, tomatoes, potatoes and carrot and the other hand full of rice and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil add the meat balls reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes and add another 1/3 cup of mint leaves during the simmering process.
For a little heat add one Chipotle during simmering process or if you're a wimp add two teaspoons of the the Juice from the can of Chipotle peppers.
Try it. It is a very good soup, the mint leaves are what give this recipe its extraordinary flavor.
Reply:You can make mint sauce and bottle it, use it in any dish with minced lamb, make mint ice cream, boil them and use the water to make mint flavoured icing.
Reply:anything
Reply:I'd go with the Mojito!
If you have a lot you could make several of the dishes that are listed and invite your friends round for a mint party.
Reply:dry the leaves for tea!
Reply:Mentha (mint) is a genus of about 25 species (and many hundreds of varieties[1]) of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. Species within Mentha have a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe, Africa, Asia,[2] Australia, and North America. Several mint hybrids commonly occur.
Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial, rarely annual, herbs. They have wide-spreading underground rhizomes and erect, branched stems. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, from simple oblong to lanceolate, often downy, and with a serrated margin. Leaf colors range from dark green and gray-green to purple, blue and sometimes pale yellow.[2]
medicinal uses of mint leaves
http://www.gardensablaze.com/HerbMintMed...
traditional mint juleps:
* * 5 med. fresh mint leaves plus one fresh sprig for garnishing
* * 1 1/4 teaspoon sugar
* * 2 tablespoon cold water
* * Finely crushed ice
* * 2 full ounces Kentucky Bourbon
Place the mint leaves, sugar and water in an 8 ounce silver julep cup or highball glass. With the back of a spoon, lightly crush the mint, and then stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour in the bourbon and pack the glass tightly, with crushed ice. With a long-handled spoon, gently giggle the mixture to mix the ice and bourbon together until the outside of the container becomes frosted.
For the finishing touch, garish with a sprig of fresh mint before serving.
Makes 1 drink. (a traditionalist and true julep connoisseur would remove the crushed mint leaves before serving)
**** Mint can be grown in pots and planted with other herbs. And according to legend this is a good herb for keeping ants away from doors and combating mice and fleas.
Keep mint leaves near food, beds and wardrobes.
Use it to freshen the house like an air freshener it brings the fresh smell of herbal fragrance into every room.
It can be simmered in a pot of water with Rosemarie, and lemon grass to create a unique and lively potpourri. ***
MINT TEA
Snap a few well-sized leaves off, wash, and add to your teapot. Steep for 2-3 minutes. Longer for a more potent flavor.
SCRAMBLED EGG W/ MINT
Many cooks like to add chopped mint leaves to scrambled eggs, and omelets, for a change of pace flavor, or to egg substitutes to enhance the flavor. Add the mint at the end of cooking of scrambled eggs or omelets. Too much heat will turn the mint bitter.
Fresh mint leaves are good in salads.
BASIC MOJITO RECIPE
Serves 1.
Note: Chill everything beforehand.
* At least 10 large mint leaves
* 2 teaspoons of sugar
* Juice of one large lime
* 2 lime quarters
* 2 ounces of dark rum (Havana Club is recommended. Choose a rum with kick.)
* 1 cup of club soda
* Ice (cracked not crushed is best)
* 1 highball glass
Add the mint leaves and sugar to the glass. Lightly bruise the leaves with a wooden spoon (don't break them up!). This is known as "muddling" and releases the yummy mint oils. Then add rum and lime juice. Stir to dissolve the sugar (this is critical to your success). Let the whole mixture rest for 2 minutes in the fridge. Then add a large handful of ice (enough to weigh down the mint leaves). Finally add the club soda. Stir again. Then garnish with lime quarters and mint leaves. Enjoy.
The MOJITO PARTY RECIPE
Serves 6 or 3 depending on your party
* 1 large bunch fresh mint leaves (6 - 10 large stems)
* 6 to 8 tablespoons sugar
* 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
* 3/4 - 1 cup of dark rum (Taste test to determine how much kick is right for you.)
* 6 cups club soda
* 6 cups ice
* 3 large limes (quartered)
* 1 glass jug
Follow the basic Mojito recipe instructions. Mix everything in the glass pitcher except for the ice. Stir to make sure the sugar has dissolved! Fill 6 glasses with ice. Add the Mojito mixture and garnish each glass with 2 lime quarters, and a chunk of mint.
Variations:
The Tequilito: Hate rum? No problem. Try tequila instead. It's my secret weapon.
The Mockito: Don't drink? Just skip the rum for a great, alcohol-free summer treat.
So get that mint under control. Invite the neighbours over. Throw on some funky Cuban music. Relax on the deck, the patio, or the front steps. And get cool in your very own island paradise. Cheers!
other sites for RECIPES:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,mi...
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Wings-with-...
http://www.recipeship.com/recipes/29460....
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/00...
Reply:I use mint leaves, dried or fresh, to boil in with potatoes while they are cooking. Gives the potatoes a nice taste.
Reply:Use them to make a Mojito! The Bacardi Mojito website (www.bacardimojito.com) has great recipes for making outstanding mojitos.
Enjoy!
Reply:If you make a mint sauce, it will not keep as long as shop bought because of the added chemicals. Pick the leaves and put in a bag then freeze.Look for a mint chutney recipe, and put it on everything. Also if you have indegestion chew a couple, they work wonders.
Reply:Mostly mint leaves are used for tea's, but other then that they make good decoration for food (like parsley)
Reply:We dry them and use them in cold winter days for tea, fresh ones we use to put in green salad. Season fruit salads, fruit jellies and chocolate puddings and pies with mint.
Mint tea can help soothe stomach aches and cramps, especially those brought on by overeating. Mint also calms menstrual cramps and other muscle spasms.
Harvest mint leaves when they are young for culinary purposes. Older, larger mint leaves can become bitter.
FRESH MINT TEA
4 tea bags
1 sm. frozen lemonade
1/2 c. sugar
8-10 mint sprigs
Heat about 1 quart water. Add tea bags and mint leaves. Steep 1 hour. Put in pitcher and add lemonade and sugar.
Reply:You can make a nice moroccan mint tea, just boilng hot water pour over a cup with tea leaves about 10 pcs or a sprig. or make a mojito drink:
1 tsp granulated sugar
mint leaves 10 pcs
1 jigger white rum. (bacardi)
1 jigger lemon juice
half a can of sprite.
1cubes 1/2 cup
put sugar and mint in a glass, muddle it till the mint are bruised, add in lime juice and rum, stir. pour ice then top with sprite. stir a little and enjoy.
Reply:Thai Salad -- Chop up a few mint leaves and add to your salad. Sprinkle with roasted peanuts and pour sweet chili sauce over. :)
Reply:I chop them up and boil them with a little vinegar and water you can add a little sugar to if you want to taste use it for lamb as a real mint sauce
What to do with our mint leaves?
Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
1 (5-pound) watermelon
1 Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 whole mint sprigs
Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite size pieces, removing and discarding the seeds, and set aside. Peel and slice the onion into rings.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and whisk until salt is dissolved. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time. Add in the chopped mint, taste, and adjust seasonings.
In a large bowl, combine the melon, onion, and feta. Pour the dressing over the melon mixture and toss gently until everything is coated and evenly mixed. Garnish with mint sprigs.
To serve, divide salad among individual plates and garnish with mint leaves.
Reply:crush the leaves slightly and infuse in olive oil for salad dressing.
or for `frying ` new boiled potatoes in.
Reply:Apart from mint tea and sauce, try some Middle Eastern recipes such as tabbouleh as they use it quite a lot. There are several recipes to be found on
http://www.middle-east.freeuk.com/
Reply:Add them to the pan when boiling new potatoes.
Reply:Use them to make mint sauce. Delicious with roast lamb. Chop them up and mix with vinegar (also you can add some shop bought mint sauce too), yum! Add them to soups and stews, whatever takes your fancy.
Reply:My mom has a mint plant and we add the leaves (that we tear a little to get out the oils) to iced tea. You can add mint to almost anything. Salads,baked fish and chicken, add it in a shake in the blender. Just chopped it or break it up gently with your fingers to release the oils and essence. You can also make a mojito!
Mojito recipe
1 serving
3 fresh mint sprigs
2 tsp sugar
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 oz light rum
club soda
In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. Add the sugar and lime juice and stir thoroughly. Top with ice. Add rum and mix. Top off with *chilled* club soda (or seltzer). Add a lime slice and the remaining mint, and serve.
Reply:Mexican Soup Recipe
Albondigas
1 lb of Ground Beef
1/3 cup of finley chopped mint leaves
1 Hand Full of Rice (more like a fist full of rice)
1 Egg
Combine Beef, Mint Leaves, Rice and egg in a bowl and form into as many 1 inch meat balls as you can and set aside.
3 Roma Tomatoes cut into squares
2 Potatoes cut into bit size pieces
1 lg Carrot cut into round pieces
8 cups of chicken broth
and another hand full of Rice(more like a fist full of rice).
In a large pot add the broth, tomatoes, potatoes and carrot and the other hand full of rice and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil add the meat balls reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes and add another 1/3 cup of mint leaves during the simmering process.
For a little heat add one Chipotle during simmering process or if you're a wimp add two teaspoons of the the Juice from the can of Chipotle peppers.
Try it. It is a very good soup, the mint leaves are what give this recipe its extraordinary flavor.
Reply:You can make mint sauce and bottle it, use it in any dish with minced lamb, make mint ice cream, boil them and use the water to make mint flavoured icing.
Reply:anything
Reply:I'd go with the Mojito!
If you have a lot you could make several of the dishes that are listed and invite your friends round for a mint party.
Reply:dry the leaves for tea!
Reply:Mentha (mint) is a genus of about 25 species (and many hundreds of varieties[1]) of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. Species within Mentha have a subcosmopolitan distribution across Europe, Africa, Asia,[2] Australia, and North America. Several mint hybrids commonly occur.
Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial, rarely annual, herbs. They have wide-spreading underground rhizomes and erect, branched stems. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, from simple oblong to lanceolate, often downy, and with a serrated margin. Leaf colors range from dark green and gray-green to purple, blue and sometimes pale yellow.[2]
medicinal uses of mint leaves
http://www.gardensablaze.com/HerbMintMed...
traditional mint juleps:
* * 5 med. fresh mint leaves plus one fresh sprig for garnishing
* * 1 1/4 teaspoon sugar
* * 2 tablespoon cold water
* * Finely crushed ice
* * 2 full ounces Kentucky Bourbon
Place the mint leaves, sugar and water in an 8 ounce silver julep cup or highball glass. With the back of a spoon, lightly crush the mint, and then stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour in the bourbon and pack the glass tightly, with crushed ice. With a long-handled spoon, gently giggle the mixture to mix the ice and bourbon together until the outside of the container becomes frosted.
For the finishing touch, garish with a sprig of fresh mint before serving.
Makes 1 drink. (a traditionalist and true julep connoisseur would remove the crushed mint leaves before serving)
**** Mint can be grown in pots and planted with other herbs. And according to legend this is a good herb for keeping ants away from doors and combating mice and fleas.
Keep mint leaves near food, beds and wardrobes.
Use it to freshen the house like an air freshener it brings the fresh smell of herbal fragrance into every room.
It can be simmered in a pot of water with Rosemarie, and lemon grass to create a unique and lively potpourri. ***
MINT TEA
Snap a few well-sized leaves off, wash, and add to your teapot. Steep for 2-3 minutes. Longer for a more potent flavor.
SCRAMBLED EGG W/ MINT
Many cooks like to add chopped mint leaves to scrambled eggs, and omelets, for a change of pace flavor, or to egg substitutes to enhance the flavor. Add the mint at the end of cooking of scrambled eggs or omelets. Too much heat will turn the mint bitter.
Fresh mint leaves are good in salads.
BASIC MOJITO RECIPE
Serves 1.
Note: Chill everything beforehand.
* At least 10 large mint leaves
* 2 teaspoons of sugar
* Juice of one large lime
* 2 lime quarters
* 2 ounces of dark rum (Havana Club is recommended. Choose a rum with kick.)
* 1 cup of club soda
* Ice (cracked not crushed is best)
* 1 highball glass
Add the mint leaves and sugar to the glass. Lightly bruise the leaves with a wooden spoon (don't break them up!). This is known as "muddling" and releases the yummy mint oils. Then add rum and lime juice. Stir to dissolve the sugar (this is critical to your success). Let the whole mixture rest for 2 minutes in the fridge. Then add a large handful of ice (enough to weigh down the mint leaves). Finally add the club soda. Stir again. Then garnish with lime quarters and mint leaves. Enjoy.
The MOJITO PARTY RECIPE
Serves 6 or 3 depending on your party
* 1 large bunch fresh mint leaves (6 - 10 large stems)
* 6 to 8 tablespoons sugar
* 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
* 3/4 - 1 cup of dark rum (Taste test to determine how much kick is right for you.)
* 6 cups club soda
* 6 cups ice
* 3 large limes (quartered)
* 1 glass jug
Follow the basic Mojito recipe instructions. Mix everything in the glass pitcher except for the ice. Stir to make sure the sugar has dissolved! Fill 6 glasses with ice. Add the Mojito mixture and garnish each glass with 2 lime quarters, and a chunk of mint.
Variations:
The Tequilito: Hate rum? No problem. Try tequila instead. It's my secret weapon.
The Mockito: Don't drink? Just skip the rum for a great, alcohol-free summer treat.
So get that mint under control. Invite the neighbours over. Throw on some funky Cuban music. Relax on the deck, the patio, or the front steps. And get cool in your very own island paradise. Cheers!
other sites for RECIPES:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,mi...
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Wings-with-...
http://www.recipeship.com/recipes/29460....
http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/00...
Reply:I use mint leaves, dried or fresh, to boil in with potatoes while they are cooking. Gives the potatoes a nice taste.
Reply:Use them to make a Mojito! The Bacardi Mojito website (www.bacardimojito.com) has great recipes for making outstanding mojitos.
Enjoy!
Reply:If you make a mint sauce, it will not keep as long as shop bought because of the added chemicals. Pick the leaves and put in a bag then freeze.Look for a mint chutney recipe, and put it on everything. Also if you have indegestion chew a couple, they work wonders.
Reply:Mostly mint leaves are used for tea's, but other then that they make good decoration for food (like parsley)
Reply:We dry them and use them in cold winter days for tea, fresh ones we use to put in green salad. Season fruit salads, fruit jellies and chocolate puddings and pies with mint.
Mint tea can help soothe stomach aches and cramps, especially those brought on by overeating. Mint also calms menstrual cramps and other muscle spasms.
Harvest mint leaves when they are young for culinary purposes. Older, larger mint leaves can become bitter.
FRESH MINT TEA
4 tea bags
1 sm. frozen lemonade
1/2 c. sugar
8-10 mint sprigs
Heat about 1 quart water. Add tea bags and mint leaves. Steep 1 hour. Put in pitcher and add lemonade and sugar.
Reply:You can make a nice moroccan mint tea, just boilng hot water pour over a cup with tea leaves about 10 pcs or a sprig. or make a mojito drink:
1 tsp granulated sugar
mint leaves 10 pcs
1 jigger white rum. (bacardi)
1 jigger lemon juice
half a can of sprite.
1cubes 1/2 cup
put sugar and mint in a glass, muddle it till the mint are bruised, add in lime juice and rum, stir. pour ice then top with sprite. stir a little and enjoy.
Reply:Thai Salad -- Chop up a few mint leaves and add to your salad. Sprinkle with roasted peanuts and pour sweet chili sauce over. :)
Reply:I chop them up and boil them with a little vinegar and water you can add a little sugar to if you want to taste use it for lamb as a real mint sauce
When you say "Mint" is that diffrent from Peppermint and Spearmint?
Well, when you say "Mint" does that mean the Mint is Peppermint or spearmint or that mint,spearmint.peppermint is a whole diffrent herbs?
When you say "Mint" is that diffrent from Peppermint and Spearmint?
Mint is botanically called Mentha it is the Lamiaceae family. There are many varieties of mint. The most common are
M. gentilis (Golden apple Mint)
M. piperita (Peppermint)
M. pulegium (Pennyroyal)
M. requienii (Corsician Mint, Jewel Mint of Corsica)
M. spicata (Spearmint)
M. suaveolens (Apple Mint)
also in the Lamiaceae family are the Nepetas such as
N. cataria (Catnip)
N. faassenii (Catmint)
N. sibirica (Blue Beauty)
Reply:Mint can be multiple combinations. Usually peppermint....
Reply:Mint is just a general term for it.
Reply:well mint is the actual herb, but peppermint is the herb with some spice added and spearmint too. They're both from mint with added flavors, they are not a diffrent herb. hope i helped
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When you say "Mint" is that diffrent from Peppermint and Spearmint?
Mint is botanically called Mentha it is the Lamiaceae family. There are many varieties of mint. The most common are
M. gentilis (Golden apple Mint)
M. piperita (Peppermint)
M. pulegium (Pennyroyal)
M. requienii (Corsician Mint, Jewel Mint of Corsica)
M. spicata (Spearmint)
M. suaveolens (Apple Mint)
also in the Lamiaceae family are the Nepetas such as
N. cataria (Catnip)
N. faassenii (Catmint)
N. sibirica (Blue Beauty)
Reply:Mint can be multiple combinations. Usually peppermint....
Reply:Mint is just a general term for it.
Reply:well mint is the actual herb, but peppermint is the herb with some spice added and spearmint too. They're both from mint with added flavors, they are not a diffrent herb. hope i helped
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How much is a Silver 1 Dollar MINT condition coin worth?
I have a Silver MINT condition 1 Dollar Australian HMAS Sydney II coin, in a little case. I won this about 7 years ago from the Royal Australian Mint in canberra.
I was wondering how much it would be worth now.
How much is a Silver 1 Dollar MINT condition coin worth?
The 2000-dated HMAS Sydney II silver proof dollar retails for A$65 each based on Australian dealer's catalogue :
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4061/...
The coin, even the mintmarked aluminium-bronze version has seen a steady increase in value over the years.
Reply:is it REALLY made of silver? if it is maybe over 5 to 20 bucks?
I was wondering how much it would be worth now.
How much is a Silver 1 Dollar MINT condition coin worth?
The 2000-dated HMAS Sydney II silver proof dollar retails for A$65 each based on Australian dealer's catalogue :
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4061/...
The coin, even the mintmarked aluminium-bronze version has seen a steady increase in value over the years.
Reply:is it REALLY made of silver? if it is maybe over 5 to 20 bucks?
Peanut Butter and Mint Shake?
Ever tried it!? Here's my recipe! Try it and tell me whatch think!
1-1/2 c. milk
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/2 c. peanut butter
4 drops mint extract
whipped cream on top (optional)
Combine all ingredients and blend in a blender until creamy. Optionally top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy this unusual treat!
Peanut Butter and Mint Shake?
Sounds sinfully rich and Yummilicious!!!
Reply:I love shakes, so I will so try this one.. Thanks for posting.
Reply:Sorry sweetheart,it doesn't taste good at all.
Maybe you should try something else, mint just doesn't fit right with with peanut butter,
not to mention it smells bad,
hey you told me to answer this question, not to agree with you on its taste.
well, im sure you could conjure up some other treat. ^^
Reply:sounds good but i dont have ice cream or mint extract :( lol
Reply:sound good ,but peanut butter with mint does'nt smell so good.
Reply:it makes me feel sick :-s
Reply:I have have whipped many flavors that is a new one. I plan on making one monday when we open up shop.
1-1/2 c. milk
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/2 c. peanut butter
4 drops mint extract
whipped cream on top (optional)
Combine all ingredients and blend in a blender until creamy. Optionally top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy this unusual treat!
Peanut Butter and Mint Shake?
Sounds sinfully rich and Yummilicious!!!
Reply:I love shakes, so I will so try this one.. Thanks for posting.
Reply:Sorry sweetheart,it doesn't taste good at all.
Maybe you should try something else, mint just doesn't fit right with with peanut butter,
not to mention it smells bad,
hey you told me to answer this question, not to agree with you on its taste.
well, im sure you could conjure up some other treat. ^^
Reply:sounds good but i dont have ice cream or mint extract :( lol
Reply:sound good ,but peanut butter with mint does'nt smell so good.
Reply:it makes me feel sick :-s
Reply:I have have whipped many flavors that is a new one. I plan on making one monday when we open up shop.
Would putting coffee grounds in the soil of a mint plant help the plant grow faster? Or damage the plant?
If I put two teaspons of coffee grounds in the soil of a mint plant, will it help that plant grow faster or, just as importantly, hinder the plant from growing at a regular rate?
Would putting coffee grounds in the soil of a mint plant help the plant grow faster? Or damage the plant?
two teaspoons of coffee grounds will not affect the mint plant very much at all....coffee grounds are a good amendment to soil as to cause it to have more air so that the roots can breath better....coffee grounds are also acidic....questions like is the mint plant in the ground or in a pot?...what is the soil acidity where the mint plant is at....mint is also invasive...so it is better to put in large pots so you have lots of fresh mint for teas and whatnot's...but if it is the lawn it will with time...take over
Reply:Mint like Neutral pH to slightly acidic. Used coffee grounds in moderation would be OK. Ah, the dreaded "Beware", for here they be monsters or some such, source I can't quote, sorry.
Mint is invasive, roots easily on the ground, just needs a little damp, prefers high organic material, and once established in the ground takes heavy equipment to remove all the roots. Hey, my shovel and I dug down 4', and out 6' and it came back.
Have lovely chocolate mint in 1 gallon containers (want some?) that overwintered in zone 8 totally neglected.
have fun
Reply:check and see if its an acid loving plant or not. coffee grounds are good for pinetrees
Would putting coffee grounds in the soil of a mint plant help the plant grow faster? Or damage the plant?
two teaspoons of coffee grounds will not affect the mint plant very much at all....coffee grounds are a good amendment to soil as to cause it to have more air so that the roots can breath better....coffee grounds are also acidic....questions like is the mint plant in the ground or in a pot?...what is the soil acidity where the mint plant is at....mint is also invasive...so it is better to put in large pots so you have lots of fresh mint for teas and whatnot's...but if it is the lawn it will with time...take over
Reply:Mint like Neutral pH to slightly acidic. Used coffee grounds in moderation would be OK. Ah, the dreaded "Beware", for here they be monsters or some such, source I can't quote, sorry.
Mint is invasive, roots easily on the ground, just needs a little damp, prefers high organic material, and once established in the ground takes heavy equipment to remove all the roots. Hey, my shovel and I dug down 4', and out 6' and it came back.
Have lovely chocolate mint in 1 gallon containers (want some?) that overwintered in zone 8 totally neglected.
have fun
Reply:check and see if its an acid loving plant or not. coffee grounds are good for pinetrees
What do mint seedlings look like?
I'm growing verious herbs, and forgot to label which was which. Can anyone share a picture of what mint seedlings look like?
What do mint seedlings look like?
Here's a link.
http://www.hawaiibnb.com/jojobeee/Wiscon...
The plants in the middle are mint seedlings.
The sure way to tell however is to rub a leaf between your fingers and smell it. Mint smells like mint :)
Reply:Easiest way to tell is to crush a leaf between your fingers. Does it smell like mint?
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What do mint seedlings look like?
Here's a link.
http://www.hawaiibnb.com/jojobeee/Wiscon...
The plants in the middle are mint seedlings.
The sure way to tell however is to rub a leaf between your fingers and smell it. Mint smells like mint :)
Reply:Easiest way to tell is to crush a leaf between your fingers. Does it smell like mint?
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How to use the Fresh or Dried Lemon Mint?
I have a plant in my yard it looks like a mint exactly but it has the smell of lemon. How to use this plant?
Thank you!
How to use the Fresh or Dried Lemon Mint?
Lemon-Mint Couscous with Grilled Zucchini
This hearty salad can be served as a vegetarian main course or side dish:
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups instant couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups boiling water
2 medium-sized zucchini, quartered and sliced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup black olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1. Lightly oil a vegetable grill rack. Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill with the rack in place.
2. Combine the couscous, salt, and boiling water in a large mixing bowl. Cover and let stand until the couscous is tender and the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, combine the zucchini, oil, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
4. Lift the zucchini out of the marinade with a slotted spoon and grill until tender, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. 5. Add the grilled zucchini to the couscous, along with the feta cheese, olives, and mint. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
6. Serve at room temperature.
LEMON-MINT AND TABBOULEH SALAD
ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 large green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint preparation
Whisk oil, lemon juice, and garlic in small bowl to blend; set aside. Place bulgur in large bowl. Mix in 1 cup boiling water. Let stand until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, parsley, green onions, and mint. Add oil mixture; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Reply:i would try making tea out of it. Or you could make an alcoholic drink called a Mint Julip..not sure how to make it though
Or you could go to allrecipes.com and type in Mint under the Ingredients search. It will give you all recipes that have mint in them. good luck.
Thank you!
How to use the Fresh or Dried Lemon Mint?
Lemon-Mint Couscous with Grilled Zucchini
This hearty salad can be served as a vegetarian main course or side dish:
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups instant couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups boiling water
2 medium-sized zucchini, quartered and sliced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup black olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1. Lightly oil a vegetable grill rack. Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill with the rack in place.
2. Combine the couscous, salt, and boiling water in a large mixing bowl. Cover and let stand until the couscous is tender and the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, combine the zucchini, oil, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
4. Lift the zucchini out of the marinade with a slotted spoon and grill until tender, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. 5. Add the grilled zucchini to the couscous, along with the feta cheese, olives, and mint. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
6. Serve at room temperature.
LEMON-MINT AND TABBOULEH SALAD
ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 large green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint preparation
Whisk oil, lemon juice, and garlic in small bowl to blend; set aside. Place bulgur in large bowl. Mix in 1 cup boiling water. Let stand until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, parsley, green onions, and mint. Add oil mixture; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Reply:i would try making tea out of it. Or you could make an alcoholic drink called a Mint Julip..not sure how to make it though
Or you could go to allrecipes.com and type in Mint under the Ingredients search. It will give you all recipes that have mint in them. good luck.
What are mint condition topps baseball cards worth?
i have a complete set american %26amp; national league topps baseball cards in mint condition still in the box...1985.A total of 792 cards.what if any thing are they worth?
What are mint condition topps baseball cards worth?
Try selling them on ebay.. I'd start at .99 and expect to get about $3. The problem is that shipping will cost more than the cards are worth.
Reply:Go to your local grocery/department store and pick up a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly. They don't list all the individual cards that old, but they will have the sets listed. Or you can just go here: http://www.beckett.com/priceguides/
and for 6 bux, you can subscribe to more detailed price guides.
Reply:a used tissue.
What are mint condition topps baseball cards worth?
Try selling them on ebay.. I'd start at .99 and expect to get about $3. The problem is that shipping will cost more than the cards are worth.
Reply:Go to your local grocery/department store and pick up a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly. They don't list all the individual cards that old, but they will have the sets listed. Or you can just go here: http://www.beckett.com/priceguides/
and for 6 bux, you can subscribe to more detailed price guides.
Reply:a used tissue.
Why does drinking water after eating mint make your mouth feel cooler?
If i drink cold water, my mouth can hurt after eating a mint
Why does drinking water after eating mint make your mouth feel cooler?
I'm a dentist.
This topic was definitely not covered in dental school, but I'll make a stab at it.
I'd imagine that mint is, to a small extent, an irritant to the mucosa in your mouth. As such, it makes your mouth hypersensitive to temperature changes (such as that which would occur when you drink water).
Reply:i like that feeling..sometimes .. i dont know .. its just the minty..stuff i guess
Reply:yes
Reply:Good question Get a bunch of Fresh Mint leaves put in a sauce
pan full of boiling water.Turn off let it steep .Make ice cool mint tea
on a hot day man, that is great.
Why does drinking water after eating mint make your mouth feel cooler?
I'm a dentist.
This topic was definitely not covered in dental school, but I'll make a stab at it.
I'd imagine that mint is, to a small extent, an irritant to the mucosa in your mouth. As such, it makes your mouth hypersensitive to temperature changes (such as that which would occur when you drink water).
Reply:i like that feeling..sometimes .. i dont know .. its just the minty..stuff i guess
Reply:yes
Reply:Good question Get a bunch of Fresh Mint leaves put in a sauce
pan full of boiling water.Turn off let it steep .Make ice cool mint tea
on a hot day man, that is great.
I want to make a leg of lamb, but I'm not allowed to have mint anymore?
Can anyone give me a recipe for a sauce/condiment that would go well with my lamb? It seems all I ever see for lamb is mint jelly, or a mint sauce! Thanks!!
I want to make a leg of lamb, but I'm not allowed to have mint anymore?
You can make it Provencal style.
just rub the roast with a mixture of chopped garlic, thyme and a little bit of rosemary and salt and pepper. Keep a little bit of the chopped garlic herbs and mix with breadcrumbs.
Cook roast in the oven to the internal temperature you like( I like mine medium rare).
Take it out of the oven, spread Dijon mustard on it then the breadcrumb mixture and put it back to a hot oven ( 400 degrees)for a couple of minutes till breadcrumb toast a little bit.
Let rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
It is usually done with rack of lamb but a leg will work too.
You do not need any other condiments with this.
Reply:Prep Time Cook Time Serves
25 mins 1 hr 35 mins 6
Ingredients
6 lamb noisettes
1/4 cup plain flour
Salt and pepper
2 sticks celery
12 baby carrots
2 tblsp oil
12 new potatoes
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup plain flour, extra
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup good quality red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
Here's how
1. Toss lamb in seasoned flour, shake off excess. Preheat oven to 180C. Cut celery diagonally into 2 cm pieces. Peel and trim carrots. Heat oil in heavy-based pan, cook lamb on both sides over medium-high heat until well browned. Remove from heat; drain on paper towels.
2 Place meat in 12-cup capacity greased baking dish. Top with celery, carrots, potatoes, thyme and parsley.
3 Add onions and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, until onion is soft. Add extra flour, stir 1 minute or until onion is coated. Add the stock, wine and tomato paste, stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
4 Pour sauce over lamb and vegetables. Cover with foil or lid. Bake for 1 1/4 hours or until lamb is tender.
Storage time: This dish can be cooked one day ahead and reheated. Store, covered, in refrigerator.
Hints: Use four medium carrots, sliced, in place of baby carrots. A whole loin of lamb may be purchased and cut into noisettes. A boned leg of lamb, cut into 3 cm cubes, may be used as a substitute.
Reply:maybe simple S%26amp;P? you can always add, but you can't take it away. I would try salt %26amp; pepper to start.
Reply:red currant jelly
Reply:Fresh oregano, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice go perfectly with lamb. Just mix them all together as if you were making a salad dressing. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper. You can use this for both a marinade and a 'sauce'.
Reply:The last leg of lamb for me
Must be 60 years ago.. Not really a hot item in the US today
Reply:Cranberry sauce or just a nice meat gravy
Reply:We eat our lamb, roasted with sumac and garlic, and served with plain yogurt and more sumac (dried grape leaves seasoning you can buy from an ethnic food market). We'll also usually make a tabouleh salad and an afghan bread.
Reply:I always season my lamb with garlic and rosemary. Who needs sauce!
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I want to make a leg of lamb, but I'm not allowed to have mint anymore?
You can make it Provencal style.
just rub the roast with a mixture of chopped garlic, thyme and a little bit of rosemary and salt and pepper. Keep a little bit of the chopped garlic herbs and mix with breadcrumbs.
Cook roast in the oven to the internal temperature you like( I like mine medium rare).
Take it out of the oven, spread Dijon mustard on it then the breadcrumb mixture and put it back to a hot oven ( 400 degrees)for a couple of minutes till breadcrumb toast a little bit.
Let rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
It is usually done with rack of lamb but a leg will work too.
You do not need any other condiments with this.
Reply:Prep Time Cook Time Serves
25 mins 1 hr 35 mins 6
Ingredients
6 lamb noisettes
1/4 cup plain flour
Salt and pepper
2 sticks celery
12 baby carrots
2 tblsp oil
12 new potatoes
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup plain flour, extra
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup good quality red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
Here's how
1. Toss lamb in seasoned flour, shake off excess. Preheat oven to 180C. Cut celery diagonally into 2 cm pieces. Peel and trim carrots. Heat oil in heavy-based pan, cook lamb on both sides over medium-high heat until well browned. Remove from heat; drain on paper towels.
2 Place meat in 12-cup capacity greased baking dish. Top with celery, carrots, potatoes, thyme and parsley.
3 Add onions and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, until onion is soft. Add extra flour, stir 1 minute or until onion is coated. Add the stock, wine and tomato paste, stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
4 Pour sauce over lamb and vegetables. Cover with foil or lid. Bake for 1 1/4 hours or until lamb is tender.
Storage time: This dish can be cooked one day ahead and reheated. Store, covered, in refrigerator.
Hints: Use four medium carrots, sliced, in place of baby carrots. A whole loin of lamb may be purchased and cut into noisettes. A boned leg of lamb, cut into 3 cm cubes, may be used as a substitute.
Reply:maybe simple S%26amp;P? you can always add, but you can't take it away. I would try salt %26amp; pepper to start.
Reply:red currant jelly
Reply:Fresh oregano, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice go perfectly with lamb. Just mix them all together as if you were making a salad dressing. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper. You can use this for both a marinade and a 'sauce'.
Reply:The last leg of lamb for me
Must be 60 years ago.. Not really a hot item in the US today
Reply:Cranberry sauce or just a nice meat gravy
Reply:We eat our lamb, roasted with sumac and garlic, and served with plain yogurt and more sumac (dried grape leaves seasoning you can buy from an ethnic food market). We'll also usually make a tabouleh salad and an afghan bread.
Reply:I always season my lamb with garlic and rosemary. Who needs sauce!
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Where to buy hershey's mint chocolate chips in st louis?
where to buy hershey's mint chocolate chips in st louis?
Where to buy hershey's mint chocolate chips in st louis?
I have some Guittard's mint chips listed on eBay ... you can just search mint chips on there. If you contact me through that, I could look around here for the Hershey's for you too. Also, I think there are bags of mini Andes' mint chips available too (they're layered, like the regular Andes mints)
Where to buy hershey's mint chocolate chips in st louis?
I have some Guittard's mint chips listed on eBay ... you can just search mint chips on there. If you contact me through that, I could look around here for the Hershey's for you too. Also, I think there are bags of mini Andes' mint chips available too (they're layered, like the regular Andes mints)
What is the best way to make mint julips?
i know its burbon, sugar and mint, but what else and in what order? mint julips are my fav and not a whole lot of resteraunts server them so i want to make it at home.
thanks
What is the best way to make mint julips?
Make a big old pitcher full and lett the mint steep overnight.
Reply:4 sprigs fresh mint leaves
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 jiggers bourbon whiskey
Crush mint leaves and sugar in a 12 ounce glass. Fill with cracked ice and whiskey. Stir until glass frosts. Decorate with mint sprig.
Reply:above recipe is good ,but sometimes the sugar doesn't dissolve completely,what restaurants do is make simple syrup[1cup of water+1 cup of sugar+heat=smooth sweet syrup]
combine mint and whiskey ,muddle,add syrup and ice .or..
you could add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake the hell out of it,serving in old fashioned glasses.
Reply:Listen to the Ole Man. You have to make the simple syrup first. I'm in Louisville, Kentucky. The home of the Mint Julip. Use Old Forrester or Makers Mark bourbon.
Reply:MINT JULIP
6 to 8 sprigs fresh mint, plus additional for garnish
2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
Crushed ice
2 1/2 ounces bourbon
In a tall glass, add the mint and sugar. With the handle of a spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract flavor. Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the bourbon. Using an iced tea spoon, stir together to mix and chill. Garnish with another fresh mint sprig and serve.
Reply:Mint Julep #1
Ingredients:
* 4 fresh Mint sprigs
* 2 1/2 oz Bourbon
* 1 tsp Powdered sugar
* 2 tsp Water
Mixing instructions:
Muddle mint leaves, powdered sugar, and water in a collins glass. Fill glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon. Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve with a straw.
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Mint Julep #2
Ingredients:
* 6 fresh Mint sprigs
* 1 tsp superfine Sugar
* crushed Ice
* 3 oz Bourbon
Mixing instructions:
Lightly muddle 4 of the mint sprigs with the sugar and a few drops of water in the bottom of the glass. Almost fill the glass with crushed ice. Add the bourbon and some short straws. Garnish with the remaining 2 mint sprigs.
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Mint Julep #3
Ingredients:
* 8 medium-size Mint leaves
* 1.5 tblsp Sugar syrup
* 1.5 oz Bourbon
* 1/4 tsp Angostura bitters
Mixing instructions:
In electric blender, blend on high for a few seconds, until leaves are reduced. Strain into silver tumbler packed with shaved ice, add more Bourbon to saturate the ice, garnish with a sprig of mint.
thanks
What is the best way to make mint julips?
Make a big old pitcher full and lett the mint steep overnight.
Reply:4 sprigs fresh mint leaves
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 jiggers bourbon whiskey
Crush mint leaves and sugar in a 12 ounce glass. Fill with cracked ice and whiskey. Stir until glass frosts. Decorate with mint sprig.
Reply:above recipe is good ,but sometimes the sugar doesn't dissolve completely,what restaurants do is make simple syrup[1cup of water+1 cup of sugar+heat=smooth sweet syrup]
combine mint and whiskey ,muddle,add syrup and ice .or..
you could add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake the hell out of it,serving in old fashioned glasses.
Reply:Listen to the Ole Man. You have to make the simple syrup first. I'm in Louisville, Kentucky. The home of the Mint Julip. Use Old Forrester or Makers Mark bourbon.
Reply:MINT JULIP
6 to 8 sprigs fresh mint, plus additional for garnish
2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
Crushed ice
2 1/2 ounces bourbon
In a tall glass, add the mint and sugar. With the handle of a spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract flavor. Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the bourbon. Using an iced tea spoon, stir together to mix and chill. Garnish with another fresh mint sprig and serve.
Reply:Mint Julep #1
Ingredients:
* 4 fresh Mint sprigs
* 2 1/2 oz Bourbon
* 1 tsp Powdered sugar
* 2 tsp Water
Mixing instructions:
Muddle mint leaves, powdered sugar, and water in a collins glass. Fill glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon. Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve with a straw.
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Mint Julep #2
Ingredients:
* 6 fresh Mint sprigs
* 1 tsp superfine Sugar
* crushed Ice
* 3 oz Bourbon
Mixing instructions:
Lightly muddle 4 of the mint sprigs with the sugar and a few drops of water in the bottom of the glass. Almost fill the glass with crushed ice. Add the bourbon and some short straws. Garnish with the remaining 2 mint sprigs.
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Mint Julep #3
Ingredients:
* 8 medium-size Mint leaves
* 1.5 tblsp Sugar syrup
* 1.5 oz Bourbon
* 1/4 tsp Angostura bitters
Mixing instructions:
In electric blender, blend on high for a few seconds, until leaves are reduced. Strain into silver tumbler packed with shaved ice, add more Bourbon to saturate the ice, garnish with a sprig of mint.
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