Basically they are similar, alcohol, wedge of lemon or lime, 4 slices of cucumber, 4 or 5 mint leaves, and some sweetner.
MINTED
Lovers of mint look no further. I am just planting out 18 types of mint and hope to have a few more shortly.
I am not sure why, but I have Japanese;l Spanish; Moroccan; Inguano; Curly; Garden; Mojito; Strawberry; White peppermint; Banana; Pineapple; Chocolate; Basil; Berries and cream; Apple; Eau de Cologne; Spearmint; then Lemon balm and Lemon bergamot. And I am on the lookout for a couple more!
I think I might offer a Christmas collection of dried mints, or experiment with a tea mix.
I also have sage, rosemary, tarragon, oregano, sweet basil, greek basil, lemon basil, lemon thyme, thyme, creeping thyme, dill, pot marigold, nasturtium, fennel, parsley, hot and spicy oregano, bay. Donations welcome!
TODAYS GUARDIAN
RECIPES – PICKLES and veggie burger
Sorting out a brunch with lots of finger foods – so thought I would make some pickle – this is my sort of recipe (few measurements) so I will see how it goes.
HONEYSUCKLE
The scent of honeysuckle and wisteria first light is fantastic – when it is dry enough. I think I will dry some flowers for …. whatever? Maybe just the scent, wine would be good, but I am not sure.
A PARISH RECIPE -CHEESEY HERB STRAWS
CROWD FARMING
I have just received my second purchase from Crowd Farming Both times the deliveries have been fast and the quality excellent. Firstly clementines then olive oil. The price is ok – not the cheapest but organic olive oil for £10 ltr is not bad.
GARIBALDI BISCUITS
Cooking – pizza bread
Experiment time! I have just made bread dough , let it rise overnight, and have added grated cheese, chopped and sweated red onion, a chopped garlic, quite a lot of pepper, and a good handful of greek basil. I will let it rise for and hour, then cook on the pizza stone as a sort of flattish roll. I reckon 12-15 minutes at 189C on the hot pizza stone.