Things I Love Today: Fresh Mint

Having fresh mint growing in the yard is a great joy at the new apartment. For iced tea with lemon and sugar, strong mojitos and, if I ever learn how, Vietnamese spring rolls.

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suburban prep June 17, 2010 at 3:35 pm

I love mint.
I usually grow some in a little planter each summer. This year not happening.
I love the smell and the flavor.
Rose June 17, 2010 at 7:02 pm

Everyday Food from Martha Stewart had a good, easy recipe for spring rolls in this month's issue. Turned out well for me.
jackiewd June 17, 2010 at 8:27 pm

i love mint as well!
spring rolls aren't too hard, check out: http://kissmyspatula.com/2010/02/19/in-the-kitchen-with-designsponge/
amy June 23, 2010 at 3:49 am

Oh, spring rolls are so easy, especially since we know you roll out awesome (& complicated-looking) dinner parties!
Thinly slice your protein & veggies and wet rice paper 1 at a time (found everywhere nowadays) then roll up; mix some sauce (the "hardest" part but many just use soy sauce) & dip away. Voila!
Our family does: sliced boiled pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, cucumbers, graden greens & mint 🙂 & cilantro. Sometimes even venison or beef…however tempting, don't fill too much!
syleegurl June 23, 2010 at 5:06 am

I have a bunch of mint growing wild in my yard too! Apparently, I have 4 different kinds of mint (didn't even know that there was such a thing as chocolate mint! ha!) Let me know if you want more! 🙂