I Love Lemons!
What Wikipedia says about Lemons...
The lemon is the common name for Citrus limon. The reproductive tissue surrounds the seed of the angiosperm lemon tree. The lemon is used for both culinary and nonculinary purposes throughout the world. The fruit is used primarily for its juice, though the pulp and rind (zest) are also used, primarily in cooking and baking. Lemon juice is about 5% (approximately 0.3 mole per liter) citric acid, which gives lemons a tart taste, and a pH of 2 to 3. This makes lemon juice an inexpensive, readily available acid for use in educational science experiments. Because of the tart flavor, many lemon-flavored drinks and candies are available on the market, including lemonade.
Lemon Pharmacy
*Lemon juice applied to the hair can supposedly naturally lighten the hair.
*Apply lemon juice to facial blemishes for an acne treatment.
*Lemon is used in some facial masks for refreshing the skin.
*Raw lemon can be used as a short term deodorant.
*Mixed with honey, lemon juice can be used as a cough suppressant
*Lemon juice with it's high acid level can be used as a disinfectant.
Do You Love Lemons?
Do you love lemons?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byOh Yes! Give me anything with lemon and I'm happy!
Tiddledeewinks says:
Yes, even just to look at, too, and as an embroidery or applique'for kitchen linens. My teen son loves them raw, he loves sour candy, too!
Posted April 09, 2009
Mickie_G says:
I just bought a lemon scented candle from Minerva's in Hoover, Alabama. Can't wait to light it! Love that citrus smell!
Posted February 17, 2009
Graceonline says:
Yes. Just thinking of the little splash of lemon juice bursting when you open the skin makes my mouth water and my nostrils tingle.
Posted January 25, 2009
Margo_Arrowsmith says:
I love them
My 18 month old grandson will suck on the lemon, no sugar, he is certainly my boy.
Posted September 13, 2008
Ugh, no thanks! I'll pass.
Lemon Uses Outside the Kitchen
*Help remove hard stains
*Deodorize
*Freshen the air
*Flea bath for your pet
*Clean silver by rubbing with lemon juice and then buffing with a soft cloth.
Lemon Recipes
LEMON CURD
3/4 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 c. butter, cut into pieces
1 1/4 c. sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
In a double boiler over simmering water, combine lemon juice and peel, butter and sugar, stirring until butter has melted. Add beaten eggs to lemon mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Continue to stir over medium to low heat until mixture is quite thick, it should coat the back of the spoon. (Be careful not to over cook or it will separate.) Remove from heat.
Cool, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Keeps up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
Makes about 3 cups.
Luscious Lemon Desserts
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For Caramel Sauce:
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This is a delicious combination. And looks lovely.
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Lemon curd, whipped cream, lemon cake.
See blog post
Yeast Substitute
Add equal parts lemon juice and baking soda to equal the amount of yeast called for in the recipe.
Lemon Links
- Lemon Health Tips
- 16 health tips.
- 10 New Uses for Lemon
- Check out these uses you may not have thought of!
- Uses for Lemon Juice
- 18 uses for lemon juice.
Sugar-free Lemon Sweets
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Lemony Stuff to Dress up Your Kitchen
Beautiful Lemons
Taken 20 May 2007
Project 365 Day 56..
lemon close-up
What do you do when you're home sick? Take pictures of lemons.
3rd photo for SLW-From Market to Table.
Grow Your Own Lemon Tree!
"What? A lemon battery? Yep! Oh the science fun you could have with the kids! Check it out below."
Lemon Fun
Tell Me...
What is your favorite way to incorporate lemons?
Lemon pudding sauce over angelfood cake!
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Nutritive Values of a Lemon
Scientific Name: Citrus limon
Carbohydrate, 11.56 grams
Fiber, total dietary 5.1 grams
Calcium, 66mg
Potassium, 157 mg
Sodium, 3 mg
Vitamin C 83.2 mg
USDA
Lemon Inspiration
Lemons: A Country Garden Cookbook by Christopher Idone
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The Lemon Lovers Cookbook by Peg Bailey
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Luscious Lemon Desserts by Lori Longbotham, Alison Miksch, Chronicle Books LLC Staff
Lemon sweets are the divas of desserts. Assertive more...0 points
Lemon Zest: More Than 175 Recipes with a Twist by Lori Longbotham
As a main ingredient or an aromatic accent, the di more...0 points
Lemons: Growing, Cooking, Crafting by Kate Chynoweth, Elizabeth Woodson
Recipes, crafts, gardening tips, and fascinating l more...0 points
Oranges & Lemons: Recipes from the Mediterranean by Sarah Woodward
The sharp zest of lemon and the sweet juice of ora more...0 points
Lemon Cures (Natural Healing) by Werner Meidinger
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Are you Lovin' Lemon?
Tell us about it...
LaraineRose wrote...
My taste buds are bursting! I do love lemons and see a few recipes here that are new to me. Thank you! 5*s for this beautiful lens.
Posted April 14, 2009
Graceonline wrote...
Okay, I've got three organic lemons in the kitchen just waiting for something. Think I'll try your lemon curd first, then maybe that luscious lemon pudding cake. Batteries? Who knew? Thanks for a delicious lens.
Posted January 25, 2009
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