Lemons Growing, Cooking, Crafting

by Chynoweth, Kate; Woodson, Elizabeth; Maas, Rita

• ISBN13: 9780811837132
• ISBN10: 0811837130
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

With their enchanting parfume and exceptional flavor, lemons have long been celebrated by cooks, gardeners, and healers around the world. Their bracing juice helps to fend off sickness, adds piquancy to a sweet drink, and vibrancy to a fulfilling broth. Their sunny rinds preserve beautifully, and the delicious zest is a treasure trove of flavor and aroma. Lemons showcases the fruit's versatility with fascinating lore, tips on growing, and simple recipes for eating as well as for beauty, health, and home. Take a journey across land and time with this widely prized citrus, from its origins in the Mediterranean to its reign in Morocco and Tunisia, across continents to Europe and eventually America. Find straightforward counsel on easy backyard and even indoor gardening, where the lemon tree's heavenly scent and glossy leaves can make a lovely and decorative addition. The lemon is a cook's best friend, and recipes for a vibrant Gremolata, savory Lemon-Parsley Biscuits, and a sparkling Lemon-Champagne Sorbet are sure to become favorites. Not just for the kitchen, lemons possess great healing and beautifying properties. Wake up your skin with the Lemon-Lavender Splash, soothe a sore throat with Lemon Cough Syrup, and freshen the linen closet with aromatic lemon Pomanders. With practical wisdom, wonderful gift ideas, and homey delights, this charming little book is the complete compendium for true lemon lovers. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Kate Chynoweth is a Seattle-based editor and writer.

Elizabeth Woodson has written and produced features for Food & Wine and other lifestyle magazines. She divides her time between New York City and Vermont.

Rita Maas is an award-wining photographer specializing in food and still lifes for over sixteen years. Her work has appeared in Gourmet , Health , and Parents Magazine . She lives and works in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
Lemon Lore: Fascinating Facts and Ancient History	8	(10)
The Essential Lemon: Varieties, Uses, and Helpful Hints	18	(12)
From Tree to Table: Easy Backyard and Container Gardening	30	(16)
Cooking with Lemons	46	(38)
The Household Lemon	84	(30)
Resources	114	(2)
Bibliography	116	(1)
Index	117	(3)
Table of Equivalents	120