Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The versatile lemon




We have blogged a lot about using lemons in green cleaning recipes. Here are some more uses for lemons.

Did you know that?

  • A lemon at room temperature will yield more juice.
  • Before juicing, press down firmly and roll the lemon on the countertop to help break up the pulp.
  • Freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays and when frozen place in plastic bags.
  • Tenderize meat by marinating in lemon juice.
  • Squeeze lemon on vegetables while steaming them to help keep the colors bright.
  • Add lemon juice to rice while it is cooking for a nice fluffy finish.
  • A few drops of lemon juice will help improve the flavor of other fruits.
  • To revive wilted lettuce, place it in a bowl of water with 4 tbsp of lemon juice. Put the bowl in the refrigerator and chill until you are ready to use it.
Do you have any other good ideas for lemons? Please share!