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Storing fresh mint
What is the correct way to do this....I have been buying quite a bit lately, one bunch at a time, and I wash it and wrap it in paper towels. Then I put it in a baggie and refrigerate in the fruit drawer. Is there a better way? It doesn't seem to last very long. TIA and have a great 4th, Ellie |
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On Jul 2, 11:21?pm, wrote:
> What is the correct way to do this....I have been buying quite a bit > lately, one bunch at a time, and I wash it and wrap it in paper towels. > Then I put it in a baggie and refrigerate in the fruit drawer. Is there > a better way? It doesn't seem to last very long. > TIA and have a great 4th, > Ellie Plant mint in a pot and snip as needed. |
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George Shirley wrote:
> wrote: >> What is the correct way to do this....I have been buying quite a bit >> lately, one bunch at a time, and I wash it and wrap it in paper >> towels. Then I put it in a baggie and refrigerate in the fruit >> drawer. Is there a better way? It doesn't seem to last very long. >> TIA and have a great 4th, >> Ellie >> > If it has the stem still attached to the leaves just put it in a glass > of water and set it on the kitchen window sill. You can pinch off > leaves for use for up to two weeks. If not, freeze it in ice cube > trays and use it in iced tea, ice water, lemonade, etc. > > George You left out the Mint Juleps, unless that is covered under "etc" |
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On Jul 2, 7:21 pm, wrote:
> What is the correct way to do this....I have been buying quite a bit > lately, one bunch at a time, and I wash it and wrap it in paper towels. > Then I put it in a baggie and refrigerate in the fruit drawer. Is there > a better way? It doesn't seem to last very long. > TIA and have a great 4th, > Ellie Ellie, I grow both mint and basil, and when I've cut extra, I stick it on the counter in a glass of water, just like Peter, etc. The only thing I want to add is that you're treating it like cut flowers. That means make sure the stems are trimmed so they can absorb water. And any leaves that are sitting in the water will rot. The leaves in the water will be fine for a day, or maybe two tops. After that, they're going to rot and make the rest of the leaves not last as long. When they're on the counter, they also add a nice scent to the kitchen and house. And both basil and mint can be used in all sorts of things. Somebody recently told me they put basil in lemonaid. I've put in mint and it's great. But basil? I'll have to give it a try. Both are good in green salads, stir fries, poached fish, etc., etc., etc. Hope this helps, Ken |
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>> If it has the stem still attached to the leaves just put it in a glass >> of water and set it on the kitchen window sill. You can pinch off >> leaves for use for up to two weeks. If not, freeze it in ice cube >> trays and use it in iced tea, ice water, lemonade, etc. >> >> George > > You left out the Mint Juleps, unless that is covered under "etc" > > Or Mojitos. In the July Sunset magazine there are recipes using mojito, margarita and something else as marinades. The mojito shrimp sounds really good. -- Queenie *** Be the change you wish to see in the world *** |
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MayQueen wrote:
>> You left out the Mint Juleps, unless that is covered under "etc" >> >> > Or Mojitos. > One of my most favorite drinks in the world!! So refreshing, right up there with a good Gin and Tonic. |
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MayQueen wrote:
> >>> If it has the stem still attached to the leaves just put it in a glass >>> of water and set it on the kitchen window sill. You can pinch off >>> leaves for use for up to two weeks. If not, freeze it in ice cube >>> trays and use it in iced tea, ice water, lemonade, etc. >>> >>> George >> >> >> You left out the Mint Juleps, unless that is covered under "etc" >> >> > Or Mojitos. In the July Sunset magazine there are recipes using mojito, > margarita and something else as marinades. The mojito shrimp sounds > really good. > I don't really know much about alcoholic beverages. I messed up my liver 30 years ago just drinking sour mash with a splash of branch water. George |
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