Articles related to "U S Mint"
6 Reasons to be Glad You Grow Mint
Make the most of that prolific plant and its powers in food, drink and more.
• growing mint
• grow mint
• best smelling plant
• mint plant
• 30 species of mint
Lawn Ornamentals
Invader from beyond -- the mint plant (one of the "Lawn Ornament" articles).
• mint
• growing mint
• peppermint
• catnip
• reccipe
Mints
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Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.
• herbs
• herb gardening
• mint
• mint recipes
• uses
Authentic Mint Juleps by Bulleit
The Kentucky Derby and mint juleps are a twosome. Bulleit Bourbon, developed by Tom Bulleit, has a recipe for an authentic mint julep that will please on Derby Day.
• bulleit bourbon
• derby day mint julep
• diageo
• san francisco world spirits competition
• mint extract
Healing Mints
The pungent aromas of certain plants indicate the presence of volatile oils that have specific effects on the human body.
• mint
• peppermint
• spearmint
• ground ivy
• motherwort
How to Make a Mint Julep
If you want to feel like a real Kentucky Colonel, a rough and ready plantation worker or an slluring Southern Belle then try a Mint Julep
• mint julep recipe
• about mint julep history
• how to make a mint julep
• kentucky derby
• bourbon based cocktail
Sage, Lavender and Mint Desserts
Three delicious culinary creations featuring herbs.
• recipes featuring herbs
• dessert recipes
• recipes desserts
• herb desserts delicious desserts
• strawberry shortcake
The Useful Mints
Throughout the centuries, mint has been one of the most widely used plants. As herbs of the ancients, they were revered.
• mints
• mint
• druids
• romans
• greeks
Mint: Natural Critter Ridder
Using mint plants to keep critters away from your home.
• mint
• natural animal deterrents
• herbs
• peppermint
• spearmint
Myth and Folklore: Mint
Let's face it, mint has a lot going for it, what with those essential oils that are pure, liquid fragrance, and such a fragrance at that. Surely mint must be obese with myth and folklore.
• myth and folklore: mint
• gregg m. pasterick
• pluto
• mintha
• greeks
The Mint Family
Of the culinary herbs, ten of these are the most commonly grown. For the most part, these tend to be members of the Mint family. Worldwide, there are around a hundred genera and some three thousand species within this family.
• culinary herbs
• mint family
• basil
• lavender
• mints
Which Mint is Which?
I guess I could have called this article <I>Something Minty</I>, but I was getting a little confused as to which mint was which.
• which mint is which?
• gregg m. pasterick
• wildflowers of north america
• botany
• ecology
Grow Mint, Zebra Rush in a Pot
Learn how to grow aquatic mint, zebra rush, and water celery in one spectacular pot!
• container water garden
• aquatic
• marginal plants
• fish
• rush
Mint Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt
Homemade frozen yogurt recipes allow you to be creative, and this one is no exception. Greek yogurt is mixed with dark chocolate chips, fresh mint and spinach!
• frozen yogurt
• frozen yogurt recipe
• frozen yogurt recipes
• homemade frozen yogurt recipes
• homemade frozen yogurt
Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
These soft chocolate cookies, sandwiched around a rich mint chocolate filling, are a sure crowd pleaser at Christmas time. Traditional flavors in bite-size!
• chocolate cookie
• mint chocolate cookie
• sandwich cookies
• mint chocolate
• christmas cookies
Mint to Give Puerto Rico a Quarter
Puerto Rico will soon get its own peseta or quarter, now that Congress has approved a bill extending the U.S. Mint's popular state quarter program.
• u.s. mint
• quarter
• puerto rico
• state quarter program
• united states quarter
Pineapple Mint Fluff Pie
This old fashioned dessert is smooth, sweet, and creamy. The combination of pineapple with mint and chocolate is refreshing and delicious; try it!
• pineapple mint dessert
• crushed pineapple
• baked crust
• pecans
• whipping cream
The Mint Family
Plant identification can seem overwhelming when the novice is faced with the multitude of species, but learning about plant families can speed up the process.
• mint
• plant identification
• labiaceae
• medicinal plants
• sedative herbs
Ancient Roman Money
Taking a cue from the Greeks, the Romans developed their own standard of coinage, which flourished in the Mediterranean through the rise of Christianity.
• roman coins
• roman money
• barter system
• coinage
• currency
Canada's First Coins Issued 1858
Coins of the Province of Canada included a 20-cent piece that was not generally accepted by the spending public. A 25-cent coin later became standard
• canada's first coins
• province of canada currency
• canadian currency 1858
• twenty-cent coin canada
• queen victoria on coin
Citrus Plant & Herb Themed Garden
Learn how to use citrus trees and citrus scented herbs such as lemon balm, lime balm and mint to create a citrus theme garden.
• using citrus as a garden theme
• herb garden designs
• herbal garden
• herb gardens
• garden designs for a fragrant herbs
Derby Doings
First of the three gems in horseracing's Triple Crown series has its 133rd running on Saturday, May 5th. Even better - join the natives the Friday before for the KY Oaks.
• kentucky
• derby
• oaks
• university of louisville
• churchill
Tick Tock Time's a wastin'
Feeling the frenzy of the holidays instead of the fun? Still looking for unique gift ideas? Then hit the trail. North Carolina's Craft Trail can help.
• last minute gifts
• frenzied
• holiday
• christmas
• hanukkah
Vegetarian Lasagna Dinner
Good enough for company but easy on the cook, this hearty menu can be assembled the day before and pulled together at the last minute for an impressive dinner.
• meatless menus
• meatless dinners
• vegetable lasagna
• vegetarian lasagna
• spinach salad
Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 5
In this fifth session of the Be Your Own Herbal Expert series, we will find out how to help ourselves and our families with herbal vinegars, one of the green blessings of the Wise Woman Way.
• herbs
• herbal
• medicine
• mint
• sage
Bible Spices Continued
This article discusses marjorom, mint, rue, mustard, and saffron and their use in Bible days.
• bible plants
• northern gardens
• horticulture therapy
• herbs
• spices
Coleus
Coleus is an easy to grow shade garden plant or can be grown successfully as a houseplant.
• coleus
• mint
• shade
• houseplant
DINING WITH FRUIT
Memories of Summer
• fruit salad
• watermelon
• cantaloupe
• bananas
• strawberries
Great Garden Party FOOD
"A well fed guest is a happy guest." That's garden party gospel and you'd better believe it. Here's how to make sure you have very happy guests, whether their preferences run from candied violets to the finest in wine and cheese to those icky, sticky, super sweet S'Mores or the everpopular ants in sand. Bon Appetit! The second in a three part series on planning and hosting singularly successful garden parties.
• party
• planning
• food
• recipes
• grill
Hanging Onto Summer
Food deydrator ideas and uses.
• drying food
• dehydrating
• dehydrators
• herbs
• catnip
Herbal Teas for Beginners
It has become, more and more, easy for everyone to make their own tea blends. You can grow the herbs in pots, on a deck or patio. Or, go all out with a traditional herb garden.
• herbs
• herbals
• recipes
• mint medly
• spiced delight
Rosemary-Part I
This is the first article in a three-part series on growing rosemary.
• rosemary
• topiary
• overwintering
• xeriscapes
• low maintenance landscape
Tea in the Garden
Create your own tea garden with the many easy-to-grow herbs perfect for containers.
• tea garden
• containers
• mint
• bee balm
• lemon balm
THE EASTER FEAST
Something Different For Easter
• baked ham
• champagne
• brown sugar
• ginger
• dry mustard
Wonderful Wintergreen
Wonderful, wonderful wintergreen.
• wintergreen
• mint
• wintergreen tea
• root beer
• wintergreen candy
Heuchera - Fantastical Foliage
In the last few years, we foliage nuts with shady gardens have been blessed by plant breeders, such as Dan Heims of Terra Nova Nurseries, who have given us the marvelous new foliage Heuchera to play with. I've started a modest collection to share with you, and lust for more. There are lots of images, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
• heucheras
• varieties
• coral bells
• alumroot
• heuchera micrantha
Mailorder Nurseries Online and Off, Part 4 -Naylor Creek Nursery
Before the net, if you ran across a new mailorder nursery that sounded interesting, there were only two ways to find out if they were worth ordering from. Either one of your gardening buddies had experience with them or you just took a chance and sent in your order. Not any more - at least for those of us who garden on and off line. A post on an email list led me to Naylor Creek Nursery. I knew I had to share this one with you all. Anybody with a shady garden has got to see this list! <b>Warning!</b> There are lots of photos, so please be patient if they're slow to load for you
• mailorder nurseries
• online nurseries
• naylor creek nursery
• terra nova nurseries
• hosta
Baileys Irish Cream Recipe
Try this Bailey's Irish Cream Recipe for a Drinkable Dessert, the Latest Cocktail trend. Baileys Caramel Apple Pie-tini anyone?
• bailey's irish cream recipe
• christmas cocktails
• drinkable desserts
• baileys cocktail recipes
• baileys drinkable dessert contest
Brownie Recipes
Everybody's favorite dessert goes beyond chocolate.
• brownie recipes
• chocolate butterscotch brownies
• mint brownies
• raspberry brownies
• chocolate desserts
Coin Collecting for Kids
Coin collecting can be a thrilling hobby for kids. It teaches patience, as well as appreciation. This is a basic guide to get your child started collecting today.
• coin collecting for kids
• coin collection hobby
• coin supplies
• coin collector
• coin dealers
Easy Cheesecake Recipes
If you don't have the time, yet long for the rich, creamy taste of cheesecake, here are some methods that make a quick weeknight cheesecake a possibility.
• easy cheesecake
• cheesecake
• chocolate chip cheesecake
• microwave cheesecake
• slow-cooker cheesecake
Fruit Juice Recipes from Brazil
Great fruit flavour combinations. Healthy and nutritious recipes made in minutes.
• exotic fruits
• fruit juice recipes
• sucos
• juice reecipe brazil
• orange and ginger
Kentucky Derby Party Menu
Celebrate the "Run for the Roses" with Kentucky's signature foods.
• kentucky derby party menu
• mint juleps
• burgoo
• recipes from the bluegrass
• run for the roses
Lemon Truffle Parfaits
Lemon Truffle Parfait is a super easy and delicious dessert that uses the flavors of spring.
• lemon truffle parfait
• lemon curd
• parfaits recipes
• chill
• whipping cream