Episode 98 For the Love of Lemons

<p>Lemons are so versatile. They can make the most basic foods taste extraordinary. They are not unlike <a href= "https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/episode-13-salt/">salt</a>. <a href= "https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/episode-93-lazy-genius-dinner-with-kendra-adachi/"> Kendra Adachi</a> says salt makes things taste more like themselves and a little lemon juice used correctly can do the same thing. Acid is one of the most under utilized elements in American cooking. A little squeeze of lemon juice can transform a dish. If you haven’t read <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476753830/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1476753830&linkCode=as2&tag=fyft-20&linkId=d6880d1d5810f4828e9f55824eb6b883"> Salt Fat Acid Heat</a> by Samin Nosrat I highly recommend getting a copy. You will learn so much about the chemistry of food and it will make you a better cook.</p> <p>Years ago, I read and interview and the reporter asked the person what was one thing they always had in their refrigerator. This question has stuck with me and if I was ever asked, my answer would be lemons. I always have lemons in my refrigerator. Every night before I go to bed, I squeeze ½ of a lemon in a mason jar and fill it with water. I drink some of the lemon water at bedtime and the rest in the morning. I have been known to bring a lemon with me on airplanes to ensure I don’t have to go a day without my lemon water.</p> <p>You can find full show notes and links at: https://feedyourfamilytonight.com/episode-98-for-the-love-of-lemons/</p>