Origin Of The Mint
Mint, or Mentha as mentioned, is a family of 25 species. Mint leaves are strong-scented, and exist throughout the year. Leaf color varies from dark green and gray-green to purple, blue and also pale yellow. They can grow to almost 120 cm tall with a potentially wide spread. In a world of food and drink, mint leaves can be used in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, chocolate candies, and my favorite use - ice. I also read it is good to war off mesquitos, pretty cool. It is also important to note the widespread use of mint in the arena of fine foods. Mint leaves are used in gourmet ENTREES to decorate and eat with some of the greatest chefs in the world.
Coin in a chocolate bar
Before we talk about it further, here is a great chocolate mint bar recipe from about.com.
Mint has a strong taste. It has been used for decades as a soother to the stomach. Adding mint to chocolate, particularly dark chocolate can be even much better. Chocolate mint bars are a great taste which is acceptable to the taste buds. Mint extract, morsels or flavorings are added to many recipes for cookies, candy and drinks. An example of a good mini mint chocolate candy bar is what we have after a meal at Olive Garden Restaurant. What do they give us after we mocked down our pasta meals and bread sticks and salad, chocolate mint candy andies?
Chocolate mint bars are great for all occasions, holidays, birthdays, social gatherings, and much more. Many will appreciate having this particular type of chocolate around because of the health benefits of mint itself. Many will reach for chocolate mint candies just because it is mint and they think about their bad breath or stomach.
What can you make with mint chocolate? Lots of stuff! You can make mint chocolate chip cookies, mint flavored hot chocolate, mint toppings, mint chocolate fondue, mint chocolate drops, and much more. Many sites will also list the nutritional situation of these bars. We have seen some send their recipe at 210 calories or so. This depends entirely on the ingredients. So if you are calorie cautious then read up before you buy. There are also many organic recipes that will offer great alternative ingredients that are lower in fat and provide better nutritional value.
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