Also, this topic came up onthe cooking support grouprecently, and I was surprised that some folks didn’t know how to make mint tea. So here’s the official recipe and tutorial! For other Super Simple Series posts, check outhow to make homemade cottage cheese with leftover buttermilk, or...
desserts and baked goods—from ice cream, cake and buttercream frosting to crème brulee. If you’re looking for a specific recipe to try, you can’t go wrong with our decadentChocolate Ganache Cake with Peppermint Crunch. Subtle vanilla flavor is the perfect complement to rich, deep ...
Victorian Lavender Verbena Scent In the book “Gone with the Wind,” Scarlett O’ Hara’s mother adored verbena as one of her favorite scents. During that time, people made verbena lavender perfume using pure essential oils. Verbena lavender perfume is a fun recipe to experiment with because t...
Fresh, frozen, or dried mint should have a powerful, cool, minty-fresh scent. Spearmint should smell similar to peppermint but maybe a little more pungent (which doesn’t mean it’s gone bad—that’s normal). Note that if fresh herbs are wet or exposed to moisture, they can go bad an...
Aloha Peppermint White Chocolate Protein BarWith enough fuel to power you through a day of gathering and gifting, this limited-edition protein bar delights with creamy white chocolate and crunchy peppermint candies. Bonne Maman TeaThese hand-picked, organic teasare crafted to lift the spirits or ca...
The liquid is your peppermint infusion. Turn it into a syrup by adding one cup of sugar (or more, to taste). A honey syrup works just as well. Mint is a strong enough flavor that the honey will not cover it. Dilute your infusion for a convenient peppermint tea. Use your syrup in...
Drink homemade mint tea during cold and flu season. Not only will the warm liquid sooth the throat but mint is a natural decongestant which opens the nasal passages – perfect forclearing out your sinuses. Those with chest congestion can also harness the powers of peppermint, thanks tothis fr...
peppermint essential oil help to get rid of the bad bacteria. I added a little salt to this homemade natural mouthwash recipe to increase the benefits even more because, just like when you do a salt water mouth rinse, the salt helps eliminate bacteria and also promotes healing of the gums...
During the summer months, my mum would always make this amazing herbal tea for breakfast. She just goes to the garden for a spin and comes back with different herbs that are in season. For the recipe below, I tweaked one of her standard herbal tea recipes. The result is an iced tea ...
If you don’t have fresh herbs you can omit them in this recipe. Easy DIY Yoga Mat Spray Cleaner Just spray and wipe to clean and disinfect your yoga mat after each use. Yield: 4 ounces 1/4 cup infused witch hazel (rosemary sprig, lavender sprig, lemon zest, or peppermint leaves) 1...