This series starts just past Bay Area Park on Bay Area Blvd. and curves to the south-east (right) on Red Bluff, and then turns onto Kirby. Parking and restrooms are located at the entrance to Bay Area Park. Parking can also be had at several pull offs on Red Bluff. Stopping and hopping on either street is highly discouraged as these are very busy roads with high speed limits that few observe anyway. There is a nice, paved trail along this series, which makes it great for biking!
PEPPERMINT
Peppermint is grown for its highly aromatic and flavorful leaves. Its oval leaves are veined and serrated. Their coloring is vivid to dark green and occasionally blushed with purple or bronze depending upon variety. If allowed to bloom it will produce petite purple flower spears. The flavor and aroma of peppermint is herbaceous and minty, and imparts a cooling sensation on the palate, a flavor and sensory experience that is due to its high content of menthol oils.
Peppermint, scientifically named Mentha piperita due to its slightly piquant flavor, is a member of the Labiatae family. A hybrid mint, peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint. Peppermint is most commonly used for it volatile oils, most notably menthol, which is utilized in a variety of different applications ranging from chewing gum, toothpaste and candy to candles, soap and medications.
Peppermint is utilized mainly for the mentholated essential oils that can be extracted from its leaves. The fresh herb can be used as well in a variety of raw preparations. Muddle peppermint leaves and use to infuse a minty flavor into whipped cream, gelato, custards and popsicles. Add leaves to cocktails, soda water, tea and hot cocoa for a minty kick. Chop leaves and add to green, grain and fruit salads. Its flavor pairs well with berries, citrus, sweetened creams and chocolates.
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