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edible gifts
1 12 Days of Edible Gifts: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
recipes
2 12 Days of Edible Gifts: Peppermint Fudge
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3 Candy Cane Pop Rocks
peppermint
4 Secret Ingredient: Peppermint
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5 Secret Ingredient: Peppermint
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6 Yummy Link: Chocolate Peppermint Drop-Cookies
Chocolate
7 Yummy Link: Peppermint Mocha
FitSugar
8 All Things Peppermint
recipes
9 Peppermint Ice Cream Sundaes Are a Festive Holiday Finish
Holiday
10 Peppermint: Love It or Hate It?
Holiday
11 5 Sweet Peppermint Recipes For the Holidays!
Many people have the misconception that edible gifts have to be really involved, but the truth is, you don't necessarily need a whole day, obscure ingredients, or advanced kitchen skills to create your own signature holiday sundries. Peppermint fudge is a wonderful example of this: with just 15 minutes of prep, less than 10 basic ingredients, and no baking time whatsoever, you've got yourself an Read more
The holidays and peppermint go together perfectly, don't they? You can find the red- and white-striped candy everywhere this time of year – all over grocery stores, on Christmas trees, and even swimming in mugs of hot chocolate. We've rounded up five of our favorite peppermint recipes. Each one of these sweet treats gives you the refreshing, peppery burst of peppermint flavor. Read more
In case you had any doubt about peppermint's ability to ease pain related to gastro issues, researchers from the University of Adelaide in Australia recently found that peppermint activates an "anti-pain" channel in the colon. This is great news for IBS sufferers who experience pain caused by inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, because peppermint may help lessen their symptoms. Because of Read more
When Spring arrives, the air is instantly filled with the smell of sweet blooming flowers. That smell alone motivates me to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. How do scents influence your mood and feelings? Does the smell of lavender relax you while the smell of eucalyptus promotes alertness? If you need some assistance getting your Spring training started (don't forget about cleaning your Read more
From candy canes to chocolate treats, the flavor of peppermint is a holiday favorite. Since I've always been a fan of the earthy and refreshing taste of peppermint, I was surprised to learn that not everyone enjoys homemade peppermint ice cream sundaes. How do you feel about it? Peppermint: Love It or Hate It? Love it Hate it Undecided Read more
If you can't decide between serving cake and pie on Christmas, offer a totally different treat: ice cream sundaes! With homemade peppermint ice cream and a super rich hot fudge sauce, this childhood favorite becomes sophisticated enough for adults to enjoy. The ice cream must be made in advance, so you can start on this today. To get guests involved, consider setting up a sundae bar with the ice Read more
Peppermint's cool, wintry tingle and sweet freshness make it a great Read more
Last Christmas I really wanted to make the cookies that were on the final page of the December issue of Martha Stewart Living. It was a recipe for chocolate peppermint cookies dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies. Unfortunately, I never got around to baking them. Fast forward 11 months, and a package from Williams-Sonoma arrives addressed to YumSugar. Inside is Read more
'Tis the season of peppermint candy canes. To celebrate this flavorful herb, I decided to quiz you about the health benefits and calorie counts of pepperminty things. Source: Flickr User LabyrinthX Take the Quiz Read more
No matter how healthy my lunch is there are still days where I hit that dreaded afternoon slump. My eyes begin to glaze over and I start to zone out at my desk. A quick walk outside usually helps, but, depending on my workload, I can't always get away. Luckily I've found a quick and simple solution in the form of rosemary or peppermint oil. I know that there are doubts surrounding the validity of Read more
