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Would you like a “Mint”?

What comes to mind when someone asks if you would like a “mint”?  Something cool and refreshing?  You may think of peppermint and spearmint used in hard candy, gum, ice cream, and other confectionery products.  It probably evokes a pleasant taste or smell. It’s used in many food as well as non-food products such as […]

WRITTEN BY: Barbara Hennard

REVIEWED BY: Pat Holmes, FCS Educator, OSU Extension, Montgomery County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • www.pixabay.com

SOURCES:

  • http://www.motherearthliving.com/healthy-home/natural-cleaning/15-uses-for-mint-zmhz13mazmel.aspx
  • http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/crops/hgic1311.html
  • http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/peppermint-oil-uses-benefits-effects?page=2#2

Go Local! Celebrate Local Foods Week!

August 9 – 15, 2015 is Local Foods Week in Ohio where we celebrate Local Foods. OSU Extension’s Signature Program, Local Foods encourages consumers to explore and buy local foods. Ohio Local Foods week is not only about enjoying the tastes of local foods but is also about becoming more aware and better informed about […]

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, MA, CFLE, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Co-Leader, OSU Extension Local Foods Signature Program, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

Spring Live Healthy Live Well Email Wellness Challenge

Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds this spring?  Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes?  Want tips to help you grow herbs, start a garden or eat more local foods? Does this sound interesting to you?  If so, give our Spring […]

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