Continuing the Harvest
I decided to begin harvesting the mint, starting with a pile of chocolate mint that I brought in today. I boiled up some water and, after washing, tore the leaves into it. It's sitting, steeping, right now. The fragrance is wonderful, although I have no idea if the chocolate will extend to the taste as well. Even if it doesn't, it'll be a welcome summer beverage.
I have pineapple mint and spearmint as well, although they're not quite as big yet. There getting there, though.
I also bought two tomato cages, for the growing vines I've got out back. I stood in the sweltering heat and weeded before laying them out. Then I took the burgeoning leaves and spread them out in the cage. They immediately looked happier. I'm am so looking forward to tomatoes!
Anyone have a recipe for mint anything? I'll make mint iced tea and will sprinkle the leaves over tomatoes and such, but any new ideas would be welcome!
I have pineapple mint and spearmint as well, although they're not quite as big yet. There getting there, though.
I also bought two tomato cages, for the growing vines I've got out back. I stood in the sweltering heat and weeded before laying them out. Then I took the burgeoning leaves and spread them out in the cage. They immediately looked happier. I'm am so looking forward to tomatoes!
Anyone have a recipe for mint anything? I'll make mint iced tea and will sprinkle the leaves over tomatoes and such, but any new ideas would be welcome!
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Chocolate mint tea sounds so yummy. I want to try it someday.
I have peppermint and tomato plants, and I am looking forward to tomatoes, too. I think garden tomatoes taste way better than ones sold in stores.
I have only one recipe for peppermint; that's the reason why I bought this plant. I put a couple of peppermint leaves and Thai basil in fresh summer rolls, wrapped with other veges and shrimp or chicken. I found the recipe in an old Thai cooking book written by a real Thai cook.