Mint is Growing

[ninnymary]

After a couple of failed attempts of doing mint cuttings,I finally managed to get some with roots. I'm so happy they are finally doing well. They are in a sort of contained area, surrounded by bricks and cement. I think I will be able to keep it in check. Hopefully this year I will have enough to make my honey mint dressing for my fruit salad.

Mary

 

[seedcorn]

What kind of mint?

 

[thistlebloom]

Very pretty Mary!

 

[Carol Dee]

That looks great. You will be surprised at how far the runners can go underground! May I ask for the honey mint dressing? It sounds great and DH loves both his mint and honey. We have lots of mint. I expect it over wintered o.k. The bees all died. So there are new ones on order to restock the hives.

 

[baymule]

I have spearmint that I planted last year. It has spread and is doing really good. today I made dandelion and spearmint tea. It was yummy. I'm with @Carol Dee, will you please the honey mint dressing recipe? And while you're at it, toss in the fruit salad recipe too!

 

[ninnymary]

Seedcorn, I think it's spearmint. I bought a little bunch at the grocery store.

Carol and Bay, I just wing it to make the dressing but here goes:

Honey Mint Dressing

1 large handful of mint, chopped fine.

1/2 cup honey

Juice of 1 lemon/lime

1-2 tablespoons water

Whisk all ingredients. But add 1 tablespoon of water at a time. If you feel the honey is too thick, add the second tablespoon of water.

I like to use cut up watermelon, cantelope, strawberries, blueberries, and honey dew melon. These colors and flavors work the best but you can use whatever you want.

Mary

 

[Carol Dee]

Thanks Mary, It sounds Yummy.

 

[so lucky]

Everything looks so healthy and green, Mary! Nice!

 

[so lucky]

When you need to make a fruit salad, and watermelon and cantaloupe are out of season, here is one that has worked well for me over the years.
About a half of a fresh pineapple cut in chunks (or one can)
2 bananas sliced, sprinkled in lemon juice or Fruit Fresh
1 or 2 cans of mandarin oranges, drained
about a cup of red seedless grapes
This doesn't need any dressing, as the pineapple juice will coat everything.

 

[Wishin']

the place looks so pretty.