Archive for January, 2009

Lemon Home Remedies

Here are some simple natural remedies that can relieve some common household ailments. As a standard disclaimer, it should be noted that the information on this page or anywhere on this site is not guaranteed to treat, diagnose, or cure any medical condition. Always contact your doctor before making any serious medical decisions. Heartburn: One [...]

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup margarine 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup lemon juice Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a shallow baking dish. Mix together the sugar and margarine until smooth and creamy. Slowly add the flour, mixing well. Press [...]

Lemon Poppy Scones

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup margarine 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, [...]

Vegan Lemon Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 -14 oz package firm silken tofu 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 -8 oz package Better than Cream Cheese 2 tbsp cornstarch 2/3 cup sugar 1 -9 inch pie crust 1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F. Place silken tofu and vegan cream cheese in the food processor. Process for 1 minute, [...]

Luscious Lemon Snaps

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon zest 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, stir together the [...]

Lemon Tart with Toasted Almond Crust

Crust Ingredients: 1 cup slivered almonds 4 tablespoons margarine or coconut oil, melted 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Lemon Filling Ingredients: 415 milliliter / 14 fluid ounce can coconut milk 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup cane sugar 4 tablespoons agar flakes 1/8 teaspoon [...]

Honey Lemon Salad Dressing

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced shallots 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup vegetable or salad oil 1/2 cup olive oil may add garlic, pepper, or other herbs to taste Preparation: Combine pepper and salt. Add garlic, shallots, and herbs. Slowly add 1/4 cup lemon juice, salad oil, olive [...]

Health Benefits of Lemons

Lemons act as an antiseptic, an agent that will prevent infection or putrefaction. It is also anti-scorbutic, meaning it can help prevent scurvy. One of the best fruits in cleaning out impurities out of the system, they are also an excellent stimulant of the liver and solvent for poisons. Moreover, it can also liquefy bile [...]

Information on Lemons: An Overview

The lemon belongs to the family Rutaceae. It is classified as Citris limon. The tree is an evergreen and reaches 3 to 6 meters in height. Lemons are cultivated throughout the world from California to the Middle East. Lemons were first brought from the Middle East during the Middle Ages. The main types of lemons [...]