Peppermint. EVERYTHING.

I never thought I'd admit that I actually LIKE peppermint. The realization came some time between a Peppermint Mocha a la Starbucks and trying the Candy Cane Joe-Joe's via Trader Joes this season. I started tracing back my steps... how did I become so enamored?



For one, I never enjoyed using mouthwash...at least not the pepperminty variety. Eckh! Nor was I ever fond of the solo candy cane during the holidays. Double Eckh!

But then I recalled how I enjoyed the refreshing flavor of an occasional Andes mint atop a hotel pillowcase or restaurant billfold...
... AND the chocolate mints on my way out of Mimi's....

... AND then discovered Altoid's Dark Chocolate Peppermints (reasonably priced at about $2 at your local TJ's BTW)...
... AND of course favored the Starbucks Peppermint (soy) Mocha Latte over the Pumpkin, Gingerbread, or Eggnog (you can stop your groaning now)...



... AND curiously picked up a box of TJ's Candy Cane Joe-Joe's off the 8-ft tall display.

I'm smitten. Indulge me. At least it's only seasonal.