Lamb, mojitos, and watermelon salad can all be improved by the addition of a bit of fresh mint, which is why so many home gardeners like to add this aromatic herb to their gardens. But when it comes ...

Your gut impacts digestion, immunity, mood and even how long you live—it's that vital. Mint supports gut health by easing cramps, reducing inflammation and fighting bad bacteria. Use fresh mint leaves ...

This dessert uses white and dark chocolates as well as fresh mint instead of mint extract. Aube Giroux is a food writer and filmmaker who shares her love of cooking on her farm-to-table blog, Kitchen ...

Do you feel like you’re not making the most of the herbs growing in your garden? Maybe you buy bunches of fresh basil, parsley, dill or cilantro only to watch them go limp in your fridge or on your ...

It’s time to move mint beyond juleps and mojitos. Because in the U.S. mint has struggled to land on the dinner table. We tend to associate it with sweets (after all, it does pair nicely with chocolate ...

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A few years ago, I read Ocean Vuong’s “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” with a propulsive vigor. Oddly, the title of that book is also how I feel about fresh herbs, in all of their ephemeral glory. I ...

Mint is easy to grow and even easier to harvest for an aromatic addition to food and drink. Lamb, mojitos, and watermelon ...