One of the heavenly sisters of the mint family. Bergamot mint carries the aroma of bergamot orange that makes Earl Grey so famous. Use as you would fresh mint — make a fresh tea, serve with cantaloupe, or add flavor your couscous.
Bergamot Mint
Preparation Tips
Fresh leaves can be torn or cut chiffonade fashion. To chiffonade, stack the leaves and roll them into a little cigar; cut at an angle. Even if you just use the little florets from the mint tops to add pizzazz to your iced tea, you’ll want to say (in a Euro-infused TV-commercial voice): “Mint, the fresh maker!”Storage Tips
To store mint, set stems in a jar of water and loosely cover leaves with a plastic bag in the fridge. Plucked leaves can also be frozen or dried.
Apple Mint
The fruity overtones earn it the name Apple mint or Pineapple mint. Well loved in the Mediterranean and known in Spain as hierbabuena – or “the good herb”. Excellent in couscous and makes a fine tea.
Preparation Tips
Fresh leaves can be torn or cut in chiffonade fashion. To chiffonade, stack the leaves and roll them into a little cigar; cut at an angle. Even if you just use the little florets from the mint tops to add pizzazz to your iced tea, you’ll want to say (in a Euro-infused TV-commercial voice): “Mint, the fresh maker!”Storage Tips
To store mint, set stems in a jar of water and loosely cover leaves with a plastic bag in the fridge. Plucked leaves can also be frozen or dried.What’s in Season January 2013
Here’s what regional farms will be harvesting this month, from The FruitGuys produce buyers: WEST California is lucky to have fresh picked produce even in the winter! We have clementines, mandarins, and tangerines, in so many varieties, shapes, and sizes! Look out for Cara Cara oranges from Homegrown Organics. Grapefruits and Minneola tangelos are also coming [...]
Cucumber Raita
Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded (see Cook’s note) 1/2 cup plain yogurt, full or low-fat 2 teaspoons finely chopped scallions or red onion 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint, cilantro, or dill (optional) PREPARATION After removing seeds from cucumber, cut [...]
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Herbed Potato Salad
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 1/2–2 cups potatoes, cut in bite-sized chunks (peels are optional) 1/4 cup chopped fresh herb leaves (dill, basil, mint, parsley, etc.) 2 tablespoons red onion or shallot, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard Salt and black pepper to [...]
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Summer Thai Salad
Adapted from myrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups sliced peeled cucumber 1–2 cups bell pepper strips 3/4 cup carrot, julienned or grated 1/4 cup onion, very thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons peanuts or cashews, finely chopped Dressing: 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce or [...]
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Skillet-Roasted Corn Salad
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh corn kernels cut from the cob 4–8 ounces black beans (cooked or canned), rinsed 1 avocado, skin and pit removed, sliced 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika Juice of 1 lime 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and pepper to taste Fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint, [...]
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Hybrids vs. GMOs
Dear FruitFriends, In the following article, Heidi Lewis writes about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and more specifically what they are (and are not) relative to food. The FruitGuys has always held the policy that we will never include GMOs in our fruit or vegetable mixes. We support the drive to label GMOs that is wending [...]
Fresh Herbed Peas
Adapted from food.com INGREDIENTS 1 cup green peas, shelled 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (mint, basil, or cilantro) 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper, to taste PREPARATION Lightly boil or steam fresh peas until just tender, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Heat butter in a saucepan, and add peas, herbs, [...]
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Roasted Carrots with Fresh Peppermint
Adapted from abcnews.com INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil Small bunch of carrots (5–6 medium-sized carrots), washed, trimmed, and cut diagonally into 1 1/2- or 2-inch lengths 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1–2 teaspoons honey (optional) 2 teaspoons–1 tablespoon fresh peppermint leaves, chopped PREPARATION Preheat oven to 450°F. Place [...]
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Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Cheese
Adapted from Cook with Jamie by Jamie Oliver INGREDIENTS 4 beets, washed, peeled, and cut into matchsticks (aka, julienned) 2 green apples, (peeled or not—your preference), cored, and cut into matchsticks 7 ounces goat, feta, or gorgonzola cheese 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon white balsamic or white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Salt [...]
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Cucumber Mint Salad
Adapted from rachelraymag.com INGREDIENTS 1–2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped Greek-style yogurt (enough to coat cucumbers; approx. 1/4 to 1/2 cup) Juice of 1 lemon 5–10 spearmint leaves, thinly sliced, plus more leaves for garnish Salt and pepper PREPARATION In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, and sliced spearmint. Season with salt and [...]
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Cucumber Mint Cooler
Adapted from nytimes.com INGREDIENTS 6 limes, rinsed 1 cup packed mint leaves, no stems, plus 6 sprigs for garnish 3 unwaxed cucumbers 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups sparkling water PREPARATION Thinly slice 3 limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the remaining 3 limes and add juice to pitcher. Add mint leaves. Slice 2 [...]
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Curried Quinoa & Stone Fruit Salad
Recipe by Tanya Milosevich INGREDIENTS 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 2 apricots, chopped 2 to 4 peaches and or nectarines, sliced 2/3 cup chopped mint 1 cup toasted almonds, chopped Salt Curry-Yogurt Dressing 1/2 cup plain yogurt 4 teaspoons curry powder 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2/3 cup olive or grape seed oil [...]
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Apple Mint Salad
Adapted from Chef Eric Skokan INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons lemon juice 1 quart water 2 apples 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup finely slivered mint leaves Salt to taste Lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish PREPARATION In a medium sized bowl, mix lemon juice with 1 [...]
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Carrot-Apple Soup with Fresh Mint Garnish
Ingredients for this soup were included in The FruitGuys TakeHome case. Order yours today! Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS 4 carrots, peeled and diced 1/2 medium onion, diced 1/2 stalk celery, diced 1 apple, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger [...]
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Cucumber-Mint Sandwiches
Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves, rinsed, spun dry, and finely chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons cream cheese 6 slices whole-wheat bread, or bread of your choice Cucumber, 3-inch length, thinly sliced 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION In a small bowl, combine mint, [...]
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Cold Cucumber Mint Soup
Adapted from Gourmet Ingredients 3–4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1 cup plain yogurt 2/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup mint leaves, washed and chopped Reserve a few mint sprigs and cucumber slices for garnish Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a food processor or blender, puree the chopped [...]
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Cucumber and Radish Yogurt Salad with Mint
INGREDIENTS 2 cucumbers 4 radishes 2 tablespoons red onion, minced 1 cup Greek style plain yogurt (such as Fage or Oikos) 2 tablespoons spearmint, minced 1 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper, to taste PREPARATION Cucumbers: peel, cut off the ends, quarter lengthwise, remove the seeds, and thinly slice. Radishes: remove ends, cut in half and [...]
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Minty Fresh!
By Heidi Lewis The power in mint is menthol, its essential oil. It’s a voracious plant and can even be invasive. Mint is rich in vitamins A, B12, C, thiamine, folic acid, and riboflavin. It contains many essential minerals like manganese, potassium, selenium, iron, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus. This is why it is valued as an anti-oxidant. Mint, or [...]
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