Peppermint

Quinoa Tabouli

Jan 25th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Featured, Garlic, Parsley, Peppermint, Quinoa, Recipes, Salads

This is an even healthier version of tabouli, using the protein and mineral packed quinoa in place of bulgar. If you find there’s a little bitterness to it, you can smooth that out by adding a little honey after the quinoa is cooked.



Study: Thyme, Cinnamon Oil Effective on Drug-Resistant Staph

Apr 17th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Basil, Cinnamon, Exercise, Peppermint, Thyme

Researchers in a new study have found that a number of essential oils are effective in killing drug-resistant bacteria.



Peppermint: A Profile in Cool

Jun 24th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Featured, Herbs, Peppermint

Here’s flowers for you: Hot lavender, mints, savory, marjoram, The marigold, that goes to bed wi’ the sun, And with him rises weeping; these are flowers Of middle summer, and I think they are given To men of middle age. —–Shakespeare: The Winter’s Tale They say that scent is one of the strongest triggers of [...]



Tabouli Salad

Jun 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Herbs, Parsley, Peppermint, Recipes, Salads

Tabouli is a light, minty salad with a Mediterranean flare.



Minty Yogurt Shake

Jun 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Drinks, Fennel, Herbs, Peppermint, Recipes

Think minty milkshake, only healthier.



Minted Cucumbers and Strawberries

Jun 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Herbs, Peppermint, Recipes, Salads

Strawberries and cucumbers = an interesting and tasty combination.



Moroccan Minted Couscous Salad

Jun 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Herbs, Parsley, Pasta, Peppermint, Recipes, Salads

Makes a great light summer meal with a Mediterranean flare.



Mint Pesto

Jun 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Herbs, Pasta, Peppermint, Recipes, Sauces and Marinades

Great on pasta and vegetables.



Lime and Mint Vinaigrette

Jun 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Dips and Dressings, Herbs, Peppermint, Recipes, Tarragon

This is very nice as a salad dressing, or for use with rice or melon.



Jicama Salad with Mint and Oranges

Jun 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Herbs, Peppermint, Recipes, Salads

Jicama is a type of root vegetable. If you can’t find it, ask your grocer to stock it. I was introduced to it recently and it’s really tasty.