The Yeast I Can Do!: Toothsome Tuesday: Lemon

Like most of us, I ate my first lemon in order to ward off scurvy.

But beyond their abilities to keep one alive on the high seas, lemons have many talents. They can be used to add depth to savory dishes, to perk up something sweet, or even to power a light bulb in a pinch. They have quite an impressive resumé and a long history for making the culinary world the little tart we know her as today.

With National Lemon Meringue Pie Day coming on August 15^th, I would be remiss in not celebrating this legendary marvel of the citrus family. Dust off your pie pans, people!

So if life gives you lemons, I ask you to consider the world of options you have and not to forgot your patriotic pastry duties—in addition to squeezing up a glass of good old lemonade.

Lemon Fact:

In the early part of the 20th century, Lemon was a common first name. There were thousands of American boys and girls named Lemon in the 1900 census.

Lemon Quote:

“For mad scientists who keep brains in jars, here's a tip:

why not add a slice of lemon to each jar, for freshness?”

—Jack Handy

Lemon Recipes:
Here are some lemon recipes for you to drink in! And of course, you can check out my Lemon board on Pinterest for more great lemony ideas and inspiration.