With the wild weather we’ve had so far this summer, it’s been a weird year in my garden. Except that I’ve enjoyed one victory that I’ve never before been able to accomplish–the pot of mint I started in the spring has transformed into a full-fledged flourishing, fragrant plant!

To celebrate my herbaceous victory (strange, isn’t it, how most gardeners have at least one thing that they’re just not good at? For me it’s always been herbs) and Foodie Friday in one shot, here are 5 ways to use fresh mint for better health, good eating, and summer joy.