{"id":299,"date":"2019-12-09T19:24:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T19:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riveroaksoceansideapts.com\/blog\/?p=299"},"modified":"2020-01-02T19:26:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T19:26:53","slug":"perfect-ways-to-play-with-peppermint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riveroaksoceansideapts.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/09\/perfect-ways-to-play-with-peppermint\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Ways to Play With Peppermint"},"content":{"rendered":"

During this time of year, we spot peppermint at all sorts of places near our Oceanside, CA apartments<\/a>. Some people put it in their lattes while others combine it with chocolate to make delicious desserts. There are dozens of ways to play with peppermint that you might not have even considered, so we've done a little digging and come up with some creative ways to enjoy this ingredient.<\/p>\n

1. Peppermint Meltaways<\/h2>\n

Meltaway cookies are soft, shortbread-butter cookies that literally seem to melt right in your mouth. With this recipe<\/a>, a bit of peppermint gets added to the mix, giving each bite a breath of freshness. These cookies are a great dessert to take with you if you're heading to someone else's house for a get-together. They also make excellent gifts when they're packaged in decorative tins.<\/p>\n

2. Peppermint Bark<\/h2>\n

There's something kind of magical about the way peppermint and chocolate<\/a> get along so well together. One pound of white chocolate and another pound of bittersweet chocolate serve as the foundation for a divine dessert that's worthy of second helpings.<\/p>\n

3. Peppermint Whipped Cream<\/h2>\n

When homemade hot chocolate isn't enough to stand alone, put a frothy helping of peppermint whipped cream<\/a> atop your coffee cup. Making this topping from scratch only requires a few ingredients, and the satisfaction you'll have from knowing you made it all by yourself will be worth the effort.<\/p>\n

4. Peppermint Marshmallows<\/h2>\n

If whipped cream isn't really your thing, opt for peppermint marshmallows instead. These little treats<\/a> offer a fun way to flex your baking muscles without actually baking anything. Every marshmallow will be as unique as you are, making this a fun treat to share with family and friends.<\/p>\n

5. Peppermint Mocha<\/h2>\n

Skip the $10 cup of coffee and give this recipe<\/a> a shot instead. Loose-leaf peppermint leaves are a great way to make your morning mochas in the comfort of your own kitchen. You can create this cup of joe using a French press or a coffee maker that uses paper filters. <\/p>\n

Are you searching for an Oceanside apartment where you can get creative in the kitchen? Stop by our River Oaks community<\/a> so we can show you why we were voted Top Resident Satisfaction in 2018!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

During this time of year, we spot peppermint at all sorts of places near our Oceanside, CA apartments. Some people put it in their lattes while others combine it with chocolate to make delicious desserts. There are dozens of ways to play with peppermint that you might not have even considered, so we've done a… <\/p>\n

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