When Life Hands you a Meyer Lemon…..

If you have never tried a Meyer lemon, here is your opportunity. This citrus fruit is a cross between a lemon and a mandarin. They are small, round and orange. Meyer's are also sweet, tangy and less acidic than yellow lemons. Better yet, they are in season right now (October-March).

Meyer lemons are getting a lot of attention in the culinary world. Many well known chefs are using them in both sweet and savory foods in place of the standard lemon.



Meyer Lemons-Found in your local grocery store



There are countless ways you can use Meyer Lemons to freshen up any meal. I like to use them to make salad dressing. Extra virgin olive oil, a little freshly squeezed Meyer lemon, a dash of kosher salt and pepper. How easy it that? If you want to add a little more sweetness to the dressing you can add a little bit of honey or even a little zest from the Meyer.

Other Fresh Ideas

Use them in meat marinades and seafood dishes.

Freshly squeezed juice on steamed or roasted veggies, fruit, salads, soups and stews.

The skin is also slightly sweet so you can grate the zest over hot cereal, yogurt, salad and fruit.

Add a slice to your drinking water. I'll drink more water if I add fresh lemon, cucumber or pineapple to it.

Make a beautiful arrangement on your counter. They carry a fresh herbal fragrance. I’d rather decorate my kitchen with fresh food and herbs than with fresh flowers.

“It is probable that the lemon is the most valuable of all fruit for preserving health.”

                                                          -Maud Grieve: A Modern Herbal