-=> Quoting Dale Shipp to Jim Weller <=-

 DS> would be nasty with anything

The fresh leaves taste and smell very different than the extracts
used as flavourings in toothpaste and mint candies.

 JW> spearmint not peppermint

There are so many kinds.

Peppermint is the toothpaste one. But a little spearmint goes well
with oregano and thyme in Mediterranean blends; it has quite a
different taste profile.

And Roslind has grown pineapple mint, apple mint, chocolate mint and
orange mint. Each one tastes a little like its namesake as well as
being minty.

Some vegetable dishes are really nice with a touch of mint leaf
seasoning: boiled carrots and green peas both spring to mind.


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      Title: Minted Peas
 Categories: Vegetables, Herbs
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 c  Water
      1 tb Sugar
      3    Sprigs fresh mint plus
           -additional for garnish
    1/2 ts Salt
      2 tb lemon juice
     20 oz Frozen peas
      3 tb Butter
      1 pn Black pepper
 
  In a large saucepan combine water, sugar, mint, salt and lemon
  juice. Bring to a boil. Add frozen peas.  When water returns to a
  boil, cook until peas are heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Drain
  the peas. Toss them with butter and pepper; serve with more fresh
  mint leaves for garnish.

  JW

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Cheers

Jim


... Mint juleps are the morning coffee of the Southern upper class

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