Have you ever had mint ice cream made with real mint leaves, not mint extract? It’s actually quite different–it’s more mellow, but also more complex, with extra flavors from the mint leaves. Add in some dark chocolate, and you’ve got a killer mint chocolate ice cream.
Cantaloupe Chili Mint Popsicles
These popsicles combine cantaloupe, mint, and chili for an unusual but delicious frozen treat.
DIY Exfoliating Mint Coffee Soap
I’ve wanted to try making my own soap for a long time. Actually, real soapmaking involves making the soap base from scratch, using lye, oils, and precise measurements. But melt-and-pour soap couldn’t be much easier. It’s all in the name: melt the base, stir in additives like essential oils, herbs, colors or scrubby bits, and […]
Peppermint Pop Rocks Chocolate Bark
Chocolate and mint is one of those flavor combinations that’s associated with Christmas, but I think it deserves year-round appreciation. Candy canes are mostly to blame, but the seasonal holiday drinks and treats that restaurants only serve after Thanksgiving have strengthened the association. Though this chocolate bark incorporates candy cane, Pop Rocks make it really […]
Strawberry Mint Creamsicles
It’s the middle of the summer, which in my neck of the woods means it’s super hot. Like, even hotter than it should be in July. Thanks, global warming. But when life gives you global warming, make popsicles. (Also reduce your carbon footprint.) These are made with Oregon strawberries and mint that’s so local it […]
Honey Mint Lemondrop Cocktail
Happy Friday! According to my calculations, that means it’s time for a cocktail or two. I found this one here, where it’s scaled for a big batch, and I cut it down so it works for a party of one. I also wasn’t fond of the name, so I gave it a new one. That’s […]
Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Cocktail
Lately it’s been hot and sticky and gross around here, so a refreshing cocktail is definitely in order. I figured one featuring cucumber and mint pretty much fits the bill, so I present the Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz. Happy Friday, and bottoms up! Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Adapted from here. 3 sprigs of mint 1 […]
Spring 2012: Minty Fresh
Lately I’ve been taken with the pretty pastel shades popping up everywhere for spring. I made a Pinterest board to catalog the looks I love, and I noticed a lot of mint. Which is not surprising, considering that I love both the flavor and the color of mint (just look at my blog header and […]