Tag Archive: chocolate mint

Chocolate Mint Layer Cake

When you're feeling down, just think this: It's already summer next month! Many of us wait all year for summer. The tan lines and beach hair are just too chic to let them pass you by. However, I don't always belong to that club. I mean, yeah, I love it, but I'm 50% member of the Holidays-lover club.

To me, you don't just bounce back after the Holidays, I live in it for months on end. By some means, the scent of an evergreen tea and the sight of the twinkling lights signal to my brain that 'tis the season to be joyous! And they stay with me for months, I tell ya.  Until, like, June, tops.
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Chocolate Mint Brownie Cookies

Chocolate and mint seem to go together very well. A lot of sweet treats have been surfacing with this flavor combination. I, for one, swear by this pairing. I just find the combination of rich chocolate and the refreshing mint oh so delightful.

Chocolate and mint have been consumed separately for centuries now. But, who first combined the taste sensations is unknown. Chocolate mint is popular for sweet treats like candy, ice cream, and cake, to name a few. With its continuous popularity, it invaded the liquid world. It is now used in coffee, tea, and even some main dishes. It’s even used in cosmetics! I myself love my chocolate mint bath gel and lip balm.
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