This Fresh Lemon–Strawberry Sparkling Lemonade is sunshine in a glass—refreshingly tart, lightly sweet, and bursting with real fruit flavor. Fresh lemon juice gives it zing, while puréed strawberries (or raspberries) add a beautiful blush of color and natural sweetness. Finished with a splash of sparkling water, it’s the perfect drink for brunch, afternoon picnics, or...Read More
Limoncello is a traditional Italian liqueur made from fresh lemon zest, pure alcohol, and simple syrup. Bright, fragrant, and sweet with just the right amount of citrus bite, it’s a cherished after-dinner digestif along the Amalfi Coast and throughout Italy. With just a handful of ingredients and a bit of patience, you can craft this...Read More
This refreshing strawberry lemonade combines sweet, juicy strawberries with tart lemon and a bubbly splash of soda water. It’s light, sparkling, and perfect for hot days when you want something fruity and thirst-quenching. INGREDIENTS: 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled 3 cups cold drinking water 3/4 cup lemon Juice 3/4 cup sugar* 2 cups chilled soda...Read More
The Meyer lemon owes its presence in the U.S. to a USDA agricultural explorer named Frank Meyer, who discovered it in 1908 during one of his expeditions to Asia to collect new plant species. Among the 2,500 plants he introduced to the U.S. was the unusual thin-skinned, lemon-mandarin orange cross, which became the Meyer lemon,...Read More
Cool, tangy, and irresistibly refreshing, lemon ice sorbet is the perfect dessert for warm weather. Its bright citrus flavor and light, icy texture make it a wonderful way to end a meal—or a palate-cleansing treat between courses. Serve it elegantly with fresh fruit and a splash of liqueur in a chilled glass, or keep it...Read More
It’s officially lemon season, and the farmers markets are overflowing with both Eureka and Meyer lemons. Whether you’re making salad dressings, marmalades, or brightening up winter soups, there’s nothing like the zing of freshly picked lemons. Did you know lemons are technically a berry? Cultivated for centuries in the Mediterranean, they’ve made their way into...Read More
Preserved lemons are used in many Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes, as well as elsewhere. They add a lemony tartness and imbue dishes with lemon fragrance. INGREDIENTS: 4 lemons (unwaxed) plus at least 2 more for juice (or use Meyer lemons) 6-7 tablespoons Kosher large flake salt 1 bay leaf (optional) 12 black peppercorns (optional)...Read More