Tuesday, June 14, 2016

How to Make Peppermint Extract {DIY} ~ Free Printable Labels


Have you begun an herb garden this year or perhaps a dried collection in your home apothecary? Do you have wonderful plans for all the creative ways you can use them? Today I wanted to share how to make an easy peppermint extract. This will come in handy for some homemade ice cream, peppermint patties and other recipes that refresh in the summer! We will also be sharing other homemaking DIY's in the future that could be made with this extract as a base! Visit our guest post {here} at Raising Homemakers for the complete tutorial and printable!

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16 comments:

  1. magnoliasnteaJune 14, 2016 at 6:32 AM

    This sounds wonderful. Goodman and our youngest love a good peppermint flavor so I'll be trying your method for making the extract. The scent of the peppermint soap I made a few weeks ago greets us every time we step into the kitchen. oh. my. We love it. :)

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    1. JESJune 14, 2016 at 6:49 AM

      That soap sounds wonderful and very refreshing! :)

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  2. AndiJune 14, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    Lovely, some how I had missed your iced coffee post... so glad you linked it! :) - blessings!

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    1. JESJune 14, 2016 at 6:50 AM

      Hope you like it! It is the only way we drink blendeds around here! :)

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  3. kathyinozarksJune 14, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    Good morning, thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I make my own vanilla extract just never thought about making with herbs too-awesome

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    1. JESJune 14, 2016 at 6:51 AM

      Isn't it wonderful? One more easy product to make from home!

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  4. DanielaJune 14, 2016 at 11:07 AM

    I heartily thank you, adorable friend, for another wonderful tutorial !

    Sending blessings on your day, today, may it be filled with much joy

    Dany

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    1. JESJune 14, 2016 at 1:07 PM

      You are welcome Dany! I wonder if you have mint growing on your beautiful estate?

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  5. Nanna ChelJune 14, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    Jes thanks for the link. We don't have peppermint growing but it wouldn't be hard to find around here. Another one for the To Do list :-)

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    1. JESJune 15, 2016 at 4:37 AM

      Yes, those to-do lists can sure grow! :) Thank you for stopping by!

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  6. StephanieJune 14, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Ooooh, peppermint patties are one of my favorite treats...I had never thought about making my own :)

    It's such a joy to visit with you this evening, dear JES. Hugs!

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    1. JESJune 16, 2016 at 5:06 AM

      We have made our own a few times and they are very good!!! :) Nice to hear from you!

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  7. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthJune 15, 2016 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks for sharing this great blog post about how to make peppermint extract. I hope I can get to that step. I do have peppermint growing in a pot in my garden. I bought a seedling, but it just isn't doing that well. Thought peppermint spreads very easily, but here in AZ maybe it's just too hot? Any tips?

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    1. JESJune 16, 2016 at 5:07 AM

      It will need lots of water in that AZ heat :) But I am sure you already knew that! :) Happy herb-growing Nancy!

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  8. UnknownJune 16, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    I found this very helpful. I am still experimenting with what herbs to grow and how to use them. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. JESJune 17, 2016 at 5:24 AM

      So glad! We will be sharing much more ways to use peppermint in the next few months. You can see our projects for lavender and other herbs on the side bar. It is so much fun! :)

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