Yes.  If a recipe asks for 'mint' it's asking for spearmint.  If it asks for
peppermint, it will be specific.  At least that's my observation after cooking for nearly 1/2 century!  And miles to go before I learn it all!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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