Lemon Tips

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Lemon Tips

 

Cooking Tips:

 

When cooking with lemon juice, if possible, add it at the end of the cooking

time or after the dish has been cooked to minimize or prevent the loss of

vitamin C.

 

When cooking fresh vegetables, squeeze lemon juice on them to keep their colors

bright.

 

Prevent browning of fresh cut fruits and vegetables by dipping into a mixture of

1 cup water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or by brushing fruits and vegetables

with lemon juice.

 

One pound of lemons equals approximately 4 to 5 medium whole lemons and 2/3 to 1

cup of juice. One medium lemon equals approximately 2 to 3 tbsp. of juice, 2

tsp. grated peel, and 7 to 10 slices.

 

If only a few drops of lemon juice are required, poke a toothpick through the

skin of a lemon and squeeze out the small amount needed. Insert the toothpick

back in the hole and place the lemon in a plastic sealable bag. Refrigerate to

use at another time.

 

Another method that can be used to make lemons easier to extract the juice is to

freeze them for 24 hours and then thaw in the refrigerator before juicing.

 

To prevent lemon wedges from squirting juice in unwanted areas, pierce the flesh

of the lemon wedge with a fork before squeezing.

 

Cut down on the amount of salt used on your food by adding lemon instead to

enhance the flavor of the food.

 

For fluffier rice, add lemon juice to the cooking water.

 

Lemon juice can be used as a marinade to tenderize meat.

 

Use lemon juice in place of vinegar in salad dressings.

 

When serving lemon halves with fish, tie the lemon in cheesecloth so that when

the lemon is squeezed the juice will be extracted but the seeds will remain in

the cheesecloth.

 

Cleaning Tips:

 

For stains on Formica counter tops, squeeze enough fresh lemon juice over the

stain to cover it and let soak for 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour. After soaking,

sprinkle spot with baking soda and scrub softly. Rinse with clean water and dry.

 

Clean copper items by sprinkling it with salt and then rubbing with the cut end

of half a lemon. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

 

Freshen vacuum cleaner bag by adding baking soda and lemon peels.

 

Freshen garbage disposals by running leftover lemon peels through the disposal

and rinse with water.

Remove food stains and odors from hands by rubbing with a cut lemon.

 

To remove laundry stains from whites, mix 1 part lemon juice to 1 part cream of

tartar and apply the mixture to the stained area. Let it stand for a few minutes

and then remove with a wet sponge.

 

To remove rust from a surface, sprinkle the area generously with salt and then

squeeze fresh lemon juice over it. Allow this mixture to sit for several hours

(over night if necessary). The salt and lemon juice mixture should draw out the

rust stain from the affected area.

 

For rust on washable clothing, apply salt and lemon juice to the rust stained

area and then place it outside in the direct sunlight. Expose it to the sun

until the stain disappears, keeping it moist with lemon juice during this time.

When the stain has disappeared, brush the salt from the clothing and wash as you

normally would.

 

Health and Beauty Tips:

 

To use as a cough suppressant, mix 1 part lemon juice and 2 parts honey. Do not

give to children under the age of 1 year.

 

To soothe a sore throat, drink honey and lemon tea. It will have a relaxing

effect on the throat and will also help to suppress a cough.

Ease the effects of the flu by drinking hot water with honey and lemon added.

 

Lighten dark spot on the skin by applying lemon juice to the darkened areas. Be

careful applying lemon juice to the skin if it will be exposed to the sun

because it can cause the skin to be photosensitive.

 

To create highlights in your hair, add 1/4 cup of lemon juice to 3/4 cup of

water, apply to hair, and then sit in the sun.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks for posting this, AJ. I learned some new

things! Love it when that happens.

 

~ PT ~

 

I watch the star to guide me home,

I found my soul and spirit's rest,

I travelled far across the foam.

There is no ending to my quest.

~ Caitlin Matthews, 'The Celtic Book of the Dead'

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, " AJ " <coolcook wrote:

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