Fresh Homemade Lemonade
May 18, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Food and Drinks, Kitchen Gadgets, Recipes
Today was my first attempt at making fresh lemonade. My dad bought a bag of lemons because they were on sale for $1.99 and I thought I’d give it a shot. Homemade lemonade is so yummy anyway.
I tried two different kinds of gadgets – the old fashioned hand squeezer and the lemon press. The lemon press was much easier to use and it seemed like it did a much better job at getting all of the juice out of the lemons. The directions on the lemon press said to cut the lemons in half. It was easier to press them …read more
Tips for Cooking with Lemons
What’s in a lemon?
A medium-sized lemon contains approximately 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
When buying lemons, choose those that have smooth skins and small ends. They should feel heavy for their size. If using the zest or peel for cooking, buy organic.
Keep lemons in the refrigerator to preserve their flavor.
When sauteing mushrooms, keep them firm by adding a teaspoon of lemon juice to each quarter-pound of melted butter.
When juicing a lemon, here are some tips for getting more juice from every fruit:
* Room-temperature lemons will give more juice than refrigerated ones. …read more
