Comments on Taste and Tell: My Mint is Taking Over!

Here's an idea, Make a Balsamic Reduction by addi...

2009-01-24T15:51:36.738-07:00

Here's an idea,
Make a Balsamic Reduction by adding cold butter in cubes to Balsamic Vinegar over medium low heat and add mint in the last two minutes and pour over roasted beets and toss. Season with s&p to taste

I too adore mint and have some growing in my garde...

2008-08-15T05:29:38.049-06:00

I too adore mint and have some growing in my garden but doesn't even compare to your lush mint!

Lovely post enjoyed reading :)

Rosie x

I was going to say make a mojito....but I guess th...

2008-08-13T03:59:16.871-06:00

I was going to say make a mojito....but I guess that's... probably not a good idea.

I can't believe how much mint you have! I'm jealous.

This ( http://thekitchennotebook.blogspot.com/2008...

2008-08-12T20:33:57.983-06:00

This ( http://thekitchennotebook.blogspot.com/2008/08/green-pea-and-mint-pesto-with-pasta.html) is what I do to tame the rampant growth of mint in my parents back yard. It's a wonderful way to get your veggies without consciously consuming them.

That fresh mint looks good. My parents used to ha...

2008-08-12T18:39:51.312-06:00

That fresh mint looks good. My parents used to have some mint growing in their backyard and it always smelled so good.

Sorry about your mint! I don't have any suggestion...

2008-08-12T12:39:26.876-06:00

Sorry about your mint! I don't have any suggestions ..sorry..

But my mother in law had the same issues with her mint!! She had to spray round up on more than half of it this spring so that it didnt grow back so much!

Good advice on the pot though! I wanted to grow some this year.. but didnt... next year I'll definitly get a pot!

Mine is an extremely easy sandwich- canned beets(n...

2008-08-12T10:26:38.000-06:00

Mine is an extremely easy sandwich- canned beets(not pickled), feta cheese, red onion,salt and pepper, and mint on a good roll. If you must have meat you can have salami on it but so not necessary. I love this sandwich!!!

I am jealous you have so much mint! I wish I would...

2008-08-12T09:37:48.017-06:00

I am jealous you have so much mint! I wish I would of planted some. I love making mint chocolate chip ice cream. I also like adding mint to my fresh berries, with a little lime or lemon juice. And of course it is a great garnish!

I love mint in a cucumber salad or minted strawber...

2008-08-12T09:23:02.042-06:00

I love mint in a cucumber salad or minted strawberries with a bit of sugar...it's the best!

I have heard that you can plant your mint in a pot...

2008-08-12T09:13:23.849-06:00

I have heard that you can plant your mint in a pot buried in the ground and it will not take over. :)

I have the same problem. It's growing like weeds ...

2008-08-12T07:58:40.730-06:00

I have the same problem. It's growing like weeds in my backyard :) Here's a few recipes that I have...

Fresh Mint and Ginger Lemonade
http://www.recipegirl.com/Beverages/Beverage%20Recipes/Fresh%20Mint%20and%20Ginger%20Lemonade.htm

Mint, Cilantro & Coconut Rice
http://www.recipegirl.com/Side%20Dishes%20Rice%20&%20Potato/Side%20Dishes%20Rice%20&%20Pot%20Recipes/Mint-Cilantro%20and%20Coconut%20Rice.htm

Watermelon- Mint Margaritas
http://www.recipegirl.com/Beverages/Beverage%20Recipes/Watermelon%20Margaritas.htm

Vegetable- Goat Cheese Spread
http://www.recipegirl.com/Appetizers/Appetizer%20Recipes/Vegetable%20Goat%20Cheese%20Spread.htm

Cranberry Mojitos
http://www.recipegirl.com/Beverages/Beverage%20Recipes/Cranberry%20Mojitos.htm

My Big, Fat Greco- Inspired Burgers
http://www.recipegirl.com/Main%20Dishes%20Veal%20and%20Lamb/Main%20Dishes%20Veal%20and%20Lamb%20Recipes/My%20Big%20Fat%20Greco%20Inspired%20Burgers.htm

Congratulations on being pregnant! I have been awa...

2008-08-12T06:36:04.351-06:00

Congratulations on being pregnant! I have been away for the same reason, this is my second baby but I have been feeling as sick as a dog! haha

Hope things are going better for you!

I have mint in my garden but this year it is not looking well, I think it will be time for a replant next year!

I don't really have any great suggestions for mint things, I just wanted to say congrats!

Yeah, I know mint grows like a weed! I like to mak...

2008-08-12T06:15:56.415-06:00

Yeah, I know mint grows like a weed! I like to make mint chutney with coriander, garlic, green chillies, some cumin powder & salt. You can add this as a dressing to any bean salad!

Oh no! My landlord won't even let me plant mint i...

2008-08-12T03:38:31.882-06:00

Oh no! My landlord won't even let me plant mint in the ground because it is so invasive....

If it's a mild variety it can be great as a vegetable in asian salads and soups. I use it that way all the time.

there are some great suggestions on here--i think ...

2008-08-12T02:14:08.757-06:00

there are some great suggestions on here--i think you're gonna have plenty of things to do with that mint now! i personally enjoy mint the most in mint chocolate chip ice cream, but a close runner-up is simply using it to enhance a fruit salad. good luck! :)

Yeah, I planted my mints in seperate pots since I ...

2008-08-12T00:45:56.707-06:00

Yeah, I planted my mints in seperate pots since I heard that they are aggressive.
I just used my chocolate mint in a panna cotta. Mmmm.

I would throw mint in every recipe if I could, but...

2008-08-12T00:09:23.481-06:00

I would throw mint in every recipe if I could, but that would not be right would it?
I marinade steak and fresh tuna in the following marinade.

1.Fresh chopped mint, lemon zest. juice of lemons, olive oil and a splash of balsamic.

2.Salmon fish cakes - I serve it with greek yogurt with lots of fresh mint.

3. Ginger beer - I serve it with a sprig of mint

That's a lot of mint! I don't have any recipes, bu...

2008-08-11T22:55:49.831-06:00

That's a lot of mint! I don't have any recipes, but I love the look of those flowers on the mint plants!

Have to look around for recipes, but I do know tha...

2008-08-11T22:15:46.843-06:00

Have to look around for recipes, but I do know that you can dry mint in the microwave, between paper towels, using a low power (2 or 3) and microwaving a couple of minutes at a time until the mint is dry. Then you can put the dried mint in an airtight jar or in a freezer ziplock bag if you want to freeze it. Works really well.

I haven't used mint too often, but I can tell you ...

2008-08-11T21:00:30.917-06:00

I haven't used mint too often, but I can tell you that I love the way it smells and I'd probably use it as an air freshener in my bathroom :).

My friend makes a simple but refreshing mint water...

2008-08-11T20:20:44.240-06:00

My friend makes a simple but refreshing mint water, just by adding a handful of mint leaves (slightly torn/crushed) to a pitcher of ice water. It's great in the summer!

dude...make the dang ice cream. from mother of ...

2008-08-11T20:10:13.520-06:00

dude...make the dang ice cream.

from mother of three

Mint should be grown in containers only! It is hig...

2008-08-11T20:04:45.346-06:00

Mint should be grown in containers only! It is highly invasive and will choke out everything in its path, including grass. Once it begins to spread, it sets down new roots and becomes nearly impossible to kill, ever (except with RoundUp, which kills everything).

Oh, and oregano is a member of the mint family, too, so treat it with similar consideration.

But meanwhile, what mint you use, enjoy!

And can I suggest a cool mint sorbet or granita to...

2008-08-11T19:50:35.949-06:00

And can I suggest a cool mint sorbet or granita to beat the heat. Again that simple syrup, mint, and lime. It would be like a mojito ice.

I dont have a recipe but dont forget to add to a d...

2008-08-11T19:48:23.680-06:00

I dont have a recipe but dont forget to add to a decaffinated herbal tea. Im sure mint may even soothe any nauseu you may have.Mint syrup too. A simple syrup infused with freash mint to save for desserts later.