Red Roman and what it is about Catnip.

That Production Designer, he grilled it over the coals with garlic butter. Delicious. The taste and texture is reminiscent of crayfish, with a delectable crisp skin. The Lovely Girlfriend made a big salad of sliced ginger, carrot, beetroot, avocado and greens. Oven roasted Mediterranean potatoes. One could want for nothing more.
 

I took along a punnet of Catnip for the furry ones. What entertainment!

Whilst reading up about it this morning, I came across these amusing facts:

Nepeta cataria is mostly used as a recreational substance for feline enjoyment.

Catnip is not harmful to your cat. They won't overdose on it.  Most cats know when they've had enough & will refuse any further offers. 

( I like that: "most cats"... )
We wondered last night if the big cats are also susceptible to Catnip and I am happy to report:

Tigers, cougars, bobcats, lions and lynx also respond to nepetalactone, the active ingredient in catnip. 
 

 It's difficult to photograph a cat when he's spending time with the herb, what with all that rolling around and puffy tail-swishing. The Morning Visitor did what was to be expected...