European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 10, 1967, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 16 the stars and stripes to song before blueprints were drawn up for the by Charles Graham staff writer first pyramids mint was held in High esteem bythe pharaohs and their friends who used the Savory sprig to brighten up a variety of egyptian dishes. The Early romans liked to decorate their dining boards with bits of mint and also rubbed the boards with Juicy mint leaves prior to setting the table for the coming feast. Mint sauce recipes have been found which Dat Eback to the third Century and Many sparkling smiles of the sixth Century were kept shiny brightly tooth cleansing preparations which contained the sprightly  men of centuries past considered some perennial herbs of the Genus Mentha in the family ment Hacene the same unpretentious mint As genuine wonder drugs ascribing miraculous curative Powers to the Oil found in the Green leaves and  there Are about 25 varieties of mint which first sprouted its leaves in Asia but has since been carried around the world Only two Are commercially important Peppermint and Spear mint. Growing in the Field Peppermint is Bright Greenwich nearly Square shaped stems which Are purple tinged. Cooking in the pot Peppermint has a Sharp taste. Spearmint which is the variety most commonly found in gardens has a Light greyish Green color and gets its name from the Plant s Spear shape Flowers. The fragrance is lighter than the More Culina Rily volatile Peppermint. While the average american s daily fare nor Mally does t Call for Many minty menus this tantalizing tandem of herbs will add zip to the Kitchen Capers of any chef. Peppermint will brighten appetizers like fruit cocktails fruit juices and Cream cheese spreads along with salads of Gelatin or fruit. For a zing meat sauce to pour Over Lamb or veal add a few sprigs of mint. Vegetables like carrots potato Sand peas take on new Glamor when they Are teamed up with  and drinks like hot or iced Tea and chocolate can become the grand finale of any Fine meal when they Are mixed with the flavorful mint. For a More delicate touch try spearmint wit the same foods. This lighter fragrance also blends Well with coleslaw pears applesauce or melons