Mint and Cosmos with Mark Diacono - Episode 9

We’re delighted to welcome a very special guest onto ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ this week, someone whose award-winning talent as a food writer, grower and photographer is matched by his enthusiasm for full-flavoured recipes - Mark Diacono.

From a slip of the tongue that led to the inception of his ‘Charlie Mojito’, to complementing mint with lovely cosmos, and tips for growing each for yourself, this episode offers an entertaining snapshot of Mark’s passionate plant-growing at Otter Farm, and a sneak peek into his upcoming book release.

In this episode, discover:

• Mark’s favourite mint for food recipes and to pair with a good gin • The strange story behind a very unique mojito recipe • How to arrange cosmos with mint • Tips on sowing cosmos, a great plant for beginners • Mark’s ideal recipe for mint sauce

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Release date

Lydbog: 1. april 2021