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Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
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Seasons/Availability
Pineapple Mint Tops are available during the summer months.
Current Facts
Pineapple mint is a perennial herb and a subspecies of apple mint. As with apple mint, its green leaves are slightly furred and wrinkled with white and cream blushed tips.
Description/Taste
Pineapple mint is a variety bred for its aromatic, tropical notes. The variegated leaves are green, tinged with yellow and slightly more rounded then standard mint.
Applications
Pineapple mint is most often used in fresh applications as its delicate aromas are lost when cooked. Uses as a garnish for desserts or main dishes, or infuse in syrups and oils. Pineapple mint may be substituted for mint in cocktail and frozen dessert applications. To store, keep cool and dry until ready to use.
Geography/History
Mint hybrids occur commonly each year and although species within Mentha have origins within Europe, Africa and Asia, they have been naturalized in temperate regions of North America and Australia.
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Seasons/Availability
Pineapple Mint Tops are available during the summer months.
Current Facts
Pineapple mint is a perennial herb and a subspecies of apple mint. As with apple mint, its green leaves are slightly furred and wrinkled with white and cream blushed tips.
Description/Taste
Pineapple mint is a variety bred for its aromatic, tropical notes. The variegated leaves are green, tinged with yellow and slightly more rounded then standard mint.
Applications
Pineapple mint is most often used in fresh applications as its delicate aromas are lost when cooked. Uses as a garnish for desserts or main dishes, or infuse in syrups and oils. Pineapple mint may be substituted for mint in cocktail and frozen dessert applications. To store, keep cool and dry until ready to use.
Geography/History
Mint hybrids occur commonly each year and although species within Mentha have origins within Europe, Africa and Asia, they have been naturalized in temperate regions of North America and Australia.
