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Article: Peppermint gets in the holiday spirit
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- Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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- December 21, 2008
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Peppermint is a flavor for all seasons.
In the summer herb garden, a brush of hands against the leaves
releases its heady aroma. Say "mint" on a balmy evening, and it's a
cue to start cracking ice for mojitos or mint juleps.
But peppermint doubles as a Christmas-y flavor, too. Instead of
those fresh green leaves, it's suddenly dressed up in its holiday
formal wear of red and white stripes.
The cool, refreshing flavor enlivens the mouth with Arctic-like
breath.
Its holiday appeal goes beyond candy canes. Peppermint matches
well with chocolate, and is a star in seasonal ice cream and as
meltaway mints.
Here are some ways to enjoy it.
Peppermint Meltaways
These delicate peppermint morsels ...