Too cool for summer: delicious minty recipes
Is that a plum tarte? Why, yes it is. But what’s that it’s wearing on its head? About this week’s ingredient: Mint has a funny history. The name comes from the Greek word minthe; according to Greek mythology, Minthe was a nymph whom Persephone, the wife of Hades, transformed into a mint plant. Sources do no indicate whether Minthe the nymph was originally a pleasant minty flavor. And here’s something else: mint is not an only child. It belongs to the Mint Family, a group of plants including basil, sage,... Read The Rest →
