Mint!

Although this beautiful plant can grow all year round (depending on where you grow it), it thrives best in the Spring time.

The mint, also known as mentha, is part of the Lamiaceae family and is used for many different reasons. Some use mint for medicinal purposes, especially for relieving digestion related problems such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Others extract mint into oil and use it for aromatherapy or a cosmetic scent. Mint is also used in toothpaste, soap, mouthwash, and chewing gum, and is rich in Vitamin A and C and contains a number of minerals including Potassium. Mint is also used in many recipes either for garnish or for the mint flavor, it can be used fresh or dried, and is used for sweet and savory dishes. One of our favorite ways to use mint is to add it to some hot water with a little bit of lemon and let it sit for about 15 minutes, it makes such a refreshing tea whether it is hot or cold.

Mint leaves by Mignonesia

There are endless recipes and ways of using mint for dishes. A personal favorite of ours is Tabbouleh, which is a salad we both grew up eating at home and is so delicious especially because of its fresh mint flavor. It is also a very simple dish that contains either bulgur or couscous (whichever one you prefer), tomatoes, cucumbers, finely chopped parsley, MINT, onion, and garlic, and is seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and salt. In order to make the best Tabbouleh you must get only fresh ingredients! Enjoy!

Our Homemade Tabbouleh