According to Greek mythology, the nymph Mentha angered Pluto’s wife Persephone who turned her into the fragrant herb Mint. This is a flavour and aroma that everybody knows. What would roast lamb be with it. In addition to peppermint and spearmint, dozens of different varieties of mint are available to the home gardener. Most of these have undertones of other foods such as apple, lemon, orange, pineapple, and even chocolate. Fresh mint is often used in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian cooking, and can also be used to make teas and infusions.