Adventures in Shopping: Mint

Ok, I confess, I shop in more than one place for food. I shop twice a week and go to the Farmer's Market whenever it's open.

Today I went to pick up some fresh things (they go fast) and mint was on my list. When I went to check out, the clerk who was very young. He looked at my beautiful bouquet of fresh mint, smelled it and then asked, "What's this?"

To which I replied, "It's Mint."

He proceeded ring up the rest of my basket and to tell me that the only way he had ever tasted mint was in gum. Oooh that made me feel sorry for his taste buds. I love to put it on my fresh fruit salad, in lemonade, in herbal tea, in desserts, in yogurt to make sauce and on Thai inspired salad rolls.

How do you use your fresh mint?

Need A Girls Night Out?

This maybe the event for you! July 11 & 12 from 11a -4p at the House of Blues Dallas Victory Park. Get all the details here. Come see me and fellow Dallas Etsian Dowdy Studios at this event. There will be drinks, chocolate, shopping and giggling. Stop by and check it out.

Texas Tax Free Weekend 2008

This year's tax free weekend begins tomorrow August 15 and goes through August 17th. For a complete list of tax free items, check this out.

Most clothing, shoes, backpacks and uniforms at $100 or less qualify. It's a great time to get those back to school clothes and not have to worry about the state and local taxes. Get out there early. Based on previous years, it get a little nutty out there.

Happy Shopping!