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9 Things to Do with Lemon
Ah, the lovely lemon ! Nothing screams summer like this bright yellow fruit. Bursting with citrus flavor and a fresh aroma, tart and tangy lemons are pretty and perfect for cooking, drinking and a whole lot more. Incorporate lemon into your life and get in the mood for sunshine and blue skies!
1. Lighten your locks. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a spray bottle, and fill it the rest of the way up with water. The next time you are at the pool, beach or out in the sun, spritz your hair to accelerate the sun’s natural bleaching effects. Any sort of lightening is tough on your hair, so be sure to follow with a good conditioner.
2. Turn your water into super-water. Keep sliced lemons in the fridge to toss into your glass or bottle of water whenever you fill it up. The boost of vitamin C will help your immune system stay in tip-top shape.
3. Sniff for a lift. Need an instant energizer? Keep a lemon on your desk and when you need a pick-me-up, push a fingernail lightly into the rind and take a deep whiff. The aroma of lemon is an anti-depressant and will perk you up. Want a real eye-opener? Bite into half a lemon. Heck, just thinking about biting into half a lemon will kick your senses up a notch.
4. Make someone’s day. On a hot summer day, squeeze the juice of eight lemons into a gallon jar, and add ¾ cup of sugar (or equivalent alternative sweetener ). Stir well, add 2 cups of ice and fill with water to make a glistening jug of fresh lemonade. Here’s the best part: Bring the gallon of golden refreshment to a group of people working outside, and don’t forget the cups. Come back later to pick up the empty jar so you can do it again another time!
5. Top off your fish! Many types of fish such as Alaskan wild salmon and farmed rainbow trout are just perfect with a little salt, pepper and citrus. Cut a lemon into thin wheels and top off your fillet after seasoning it with salt and pepper. Place in a pan coated in non-stick spray and bake at 450 degrees for 8-12 minutes. Simply wonderf...
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| Written by Maria Finn |
| Preserved lemons, also known as pickled lemons, are a north African delicacy, and a great complement to Indian dishes or grilled fish. If you want to make them Moroccan style, add cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Ingredients: 8-10 Meyer lemons Method: Watch the Moroccan Preserved Lemons Recipe video Put about ¼ inch of salt in the bottom of a clean and sterilized mason jar. Scrub your lemons clean and cut off and cut 1/4 inch off the tip of each lemon. You will almost quarter your lemons lengthwise, but keep them attached at the base. Pry them open and coat the insides and outsides with salt. Then fill the jar with the lemons, packing them in tightly so that juices are released and fill the jar. If there isn’t enough juice, add some extra freshly squeezed juice. Add remaining salt. Seal the jar and let sit at room temperature for a couple days. Every once in awhile turn it over and shake it very gently. The rinds will need about three weeks to soften. You can store these in the refrigerator for about 6 months. Before serving, discard any seeds still caught in there, and wash well to rinse off excess salt. Check out these related Videos, Recipies and Articles Raw Foods In A Nutshell (Raw, Unroasted) Lemon Herb Organic Quinoa Recipe Raw and Organic Food Check out all of our Eco Fun Recipe Videos ! |