"There are several types of mint, each with its own subtle difference in flavour and appearance. The most popular type is spearmint, with its pointed, serrated leaves and a familiar refreshing flavour. It is commonly used to make mint sauce or jelly and in tea.
Peppermint has longer, darker leaves and a stronger flavour and is popular in sweets and confectionary. Another popular variety is apple mint, which has a subtle, fruit-tinged flavour and is popular in summer drinks.
Availability:
Mint is at its peak from May to September.
Choose the best:
Look for bright green, perky leaves that aren't wilting.
Prepare it:
Pull leaves from stem and run under cold water before shredding or adding whole to dishes. The smaller leaves at the top of the sprig are sweeter and great for garnishing salads and soups with.
Store it:
Store fresh mint in the fridge in a sealed plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Cook it:
Use mint in a variety of dishes including fruit salads, stuffing's, tabbouleh and for Thai dishes including soups and curries."
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Peppermint has longer, darker leaves and a stronger flavour and is popular in sweets and confectionary. Another popular variety is apple mint, which has a subtle, fruit-tinged flavour and is popular in summer drinks.
Availability:
Mint is at its peak from May to September.
Choose the best:
Look for bright green, perky leaves that aren't wilting.
Prepare it:
Pull leaves from stem and run under cold water before shredding or adding whole to dishes. The smaller leaves at the top of the sprig are sweeter and great for garnishing salads and soups with.
Store it:
Store fresh mint in the fridge in a sealed plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Cook it:
Use mint in a variety of dishes including fruit salads, stuffing's, tabbouleh and for Thai dishes including soups and curries."
The above image and information about mint from here
Tomato and mint salad
see recipe here
Do you enjoy the flavour of mint, or adding it to your recipes?
All the best Jan
I always have mint available. We always had it in my home when I was growing up. I'll have to make that delicious salad!
ReplyDelete...I do know that if you plant it in your garden, it will take over!
ReplyDeleteI love my mint! Thank you Jan! Great post! And, thank you for letting me know, several people have been having problems with blogger! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt makes a refreshing salad I can see!
ReplyDeleteHello Jan, When I was a kid I remember, in our back yard, we had a mint plant. Mother would send me out to get a few fresh leaves for tea she was making. It is such a wonderful plant. Your post today reminds me of that and puts me on a mission to see if I can find fresh mint at the grocery. I absolutely must make the mint and tomato salad using your recipe! Thank you for this! Thank you also for your recent comment on my blog and letting me know your Covid restrictions have been lifted a little more. That is good news! It seems like things are looking more positive here as well. Take good care and best wishes to you and Eddie. John
ReplyDeleteM e gusta el chocolate con menta. Gracias por la entrada te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is chocolate mint. I grow it year round.
ReplyDeleteWe are too dry here and I struggle to keep our mint alive. I will keep trying though because I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove mint.
ReplyDeleteMy mints are growing beautifully. This salad looks great!
ReplyDeleteMint has a wonderful taste and aroma. Have a great weekend, Valerie
ReplyDeletemint is so liked by me and hubby
ReplyDeletewe use it regularly in season and to save it for later we wash and dry it so it's powder can be used in dishes or as herb in tea
thank you for sharing dear Jan!
blessings to you and family!
I love a few springs of mint added to the pan when cooking home grown potatoes, absolutely delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love mint it's so refreshing, that salad looks delicious. Have a lovely weekend.
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ReplyDeleteI love mint, the salad look yummy.
We do grow some mint in a pot. I use it in my tea.
Have a happy weekend!
I like spearmint. Not too keen on peppermint
ReplyDeleteI did know about mint, being a gardener. In the garden is just grows out of control. But oh it tastes so good. I love the idea of the salad you showed. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteI adore mint and grow it. In addition to cooking I also often will use it in a flower vase with a bloom that has no foliage. And it gives a wonderful fragrance (and roots easily, although since it spreads so much, I don't see me doing another planting!)
ReplyDeleteI'm growing mint in my container herb garden. Love the smell of it. Our local nursery has chocolate mint plants which seem intriguing. Hope your weekend is going well so far!
ReplyDeleteLa de la fotografía parece hierbabuena. Hierbabuena y menta las tengo en mi jardín.
ReplyDeleteI have overwintered both pineapple and orange mint for three years. I just purchased chocolate and peppermint a few days ago. The chocolate is still looking OK, but the peppermint, which I paid a ton for, looks like it isn't going to make it after I transplanted it. Fresh mint is always best, and I try to keep some in water on my window sill. thanks for the recipes, too, Jan.
ReplyDeleteRica ensalada. Me encantan. No suelo utilizar menta.
ReplyDeleteBuen fin de semana para todos. Cuidaros.
Un abrazo
Mint is something I don't use very often but do like it.
ReplyDeleteI love my mint :) It is hardy, coming back every year. I like it best in lemonade.
ReplyDeleteI've got some growing in the garden but I don't use it very often as it doesn't agree with me.
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ReplyDeleteYup. I just tested myself this morning and know I must be careful. Mint sounds so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteOften use mint is summer... good to keep mozzies away to I hear. x
ReplyDeletei don't use mint, and i don't grow it because it will take over the garden!!
ReplyDeleteI love mint and it is so easy to grow, although it will take over the garden if not confined well. I like bunches of it in a glass in my kitchen for a bit of greenery, too.
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