Minty Fresh

The mint is taking over. It has nearly engulfed one of my raised garden beds. I knew better when I planted it. "I'll just plant a tiny bit..for lamb dishes, salads, mint juleps." That was last March.

So, I tell Dave that I'm going to go dig it all up if it ever stops raining around here. He suggests I freeze it. Then we brainstormed!

1. Mint Pesto

2. Homemade mint toothpaste

3. Dry it and add to pot..for a minty smell and taste

4. Mint Jelly

5. Homemade breath freshener

6. Mint Sachet's

7. Dry it...then throw it away (diffuses the guilt of not doing anything with it)

8. Blanch and freeze with water in ice cube trays (like basil)

9. Make mint wreaths

10. Make hair laurels...with ribbons

11. Make mint body wash

12. Mint foot rub

13. Mint body lotion

14. Crowns of mint (beats thorns all to hell)

15. Mint jewelry

16. Use for toilet paper replacement

17. Weave it into dolls or soldiers

18. Make guns

19. Weave into plant hangers (I can still macrame)

20. Make purses or wallets

21. Wall hangings of mint

22. Halloween costume - swamp thing or incredible hulk

What's your suggestion?

P.S. Do they still make ice cube trays? We'll have to buy another freezer.