Peppermint

Look what I did...I actually posted about food and a little delicious holiday recipe! Last weekend a few of us girlfriends gathered for a friends birthday/baby shower and thought I would make little treats for everyone. Since I always crave chocolate I thought I would try to make my own peppermint hot chocolate on a stick and hope that it would work out. Well, it did..and wasn't too painful for the amount you get. And, it was another reason for me to use my camera and take some pics…

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It's a cold weekend with snow in the forecast! We decided to hunker down this weekend and not go anywhere! I have the crockpot going and we had a hot toddy with a few snacks for an afternoon 'pick me up': Here's a few hot drinks to take the chill off: Stay warm! Spring isn't too far away!!

We all could use some pampering now and then. This DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub made with essential oil is a perfect way. This sugar scrub is easy to make and is a great Christmas Mason Jar gift idea.

Peppermint Mocha Brookies - Buuck Farms Bakery

Classic peppermint crunch with a dark chocolate twist

The peppermint herb plant is a popular, easy to grow mint. It's refreshing, cool tasting leaves add zest to all kinds of cuisine. Peppermint tastes great in sauces and pairs well with vegetable, meat, and potato dishes. It also makes a great garnish for iced drinks, melons and ice cream!

"Peppermint essential oil gives a cooling sensation and has a calming effect on the body, which can relieve sore muscles when used topically. It also has antimicrobial properties so it can help freshen bad breath and soothe digestive issues." Peppermint essential oil is another oil that has been used for centuries by many ancient cultures. It also helps the respiratory system and circulation, and is an anti-inflammatory and an antiseptic. Peppermint even keeps mice, fleas and ants away…

Organic Peppermint Leaf Freshly ground and fine cut... Botanical Name: Mentha piperata Origin: US grown-VT & NH Organic: Yes Caffeine-free: Yes Volume Loose:1 ounce=about 1 cup 1/2 pound=8 ounces=about 8 cups 1 pound=16 ounces=about 16 cups. Pre-filled tea bags- 12 pcs. Notes Peppermint brews sharper and a bit more mentholated than Spearmint or Wintrgreen. Very soothing to upset stomachs and digestive troubles.

Concentration is imperative to staying present and focusing on the task at hand but we all get a little foggy sometimes. We lose sleep and our mind wanders. It happens. Thankfully, Peppermint oil is a brilliant solution to drifting thoughts and sore bodies. Peppermint’s cool and clearing aroma is refreshing with minty layers of sweetness. For aromatherapy, diffuse Peppermint near your desk or gently inhale it to eliminate feelings of grief, worry or heaviness. A cross between a number of…