The lemon first came from china?
The diffrent Chinese Emperors thought of Lemonade as a delicacy?
Lemons came to the United States with Catholic
Missionaries and were first planted in Arizona and California? Arizona and California still produce a majority of the lemons in the United States
Along with an excellent garnish Lemons can also be used as a household cleaner. It is true mix some lemon juice and water and you can clean some of the toughest stains.
Selection
Lemons should be firm and have a bright yellow color. Avoid soft, shriveled
lemons with spots. The best lemons will be fine textured and heavy for their
size. Thin skinned fruit tends to have more juice, while fruit that has a
greenish cast is likely to be more acidic. One medium lemon has about 3
tablespoons of juice and 3 tablespoons of grated peel.
Storage
Store lemons at room temperature for about two weeks. They will keep
for up to six weeks in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Use lemons as quickly
as possible after cutting.
Varieties
There are two different types of lemons — acid and sweet. The most common
acid varieties include Eurekas and Lisbons. The acidic type is grown
commercially and the sweet types are grown mainly by home gardeners. The trees
bloom continuously all year and can produce up to 500 or 600 lemons a year.
Quick Tips
Freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays for later use.
Add a twist of lemon to the water in ice cube trays for added zip to beverages.
Use juice on fruit or white vegetables to help them keep their color.
Remove odors, such as fish, onion, or bleach by rubbing with fresh lemon.
Lemon and salt can be used to treat rust spots, and to clean copper pots.
Get the most juice out of your lemon by warming it in the microwave for 15
seconds or rolling it with your hand on the counter if it is at room
temperature.
Add a few drops of lemon juice to whipping cream if it doesn't stiffen.