The only thing enjoying the summer deluge here is the herb patch - oh, and the slugs. How do they get into the house, make their way across a couple of rooms unnoticed, and set about my basil and chilli pots? Thankfully they don't care for sage, savoury or golden oregano, and the mint is on a mission to grow faster than they can eat it. I had a run in with spearmint last year, liked the look and the smell of it but never really found it of much use, and then while I'm unawares it managed to invade every square inch of the patch it was in. The slugs don't care for spearmint either, so no help from them to curb its enthusiasm, had to dig it all out.
Anyway, the mint's gone mad. But the common sort is very useful and has the taste of summer - pity we're not having one. I'll have to wait for some sun to trot out the mint laden tabouleh to have with grilled lamb, but am making the most of my latest craze for grilling fresh mackerel and serving it with thick mint dressing - just a dijon based vinaigrette to which I add copious amounts of fresh mint at the last minute (does end up losing its colour very quickly when exposed to lemon juice or wine vinegar). Its a revelation. Am also enjoying my own version of guacamole - garlic, green chilli, shallot, lime juice and lots and lots of chopped mint to compliment the avocado.
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