There are over 30 types of lemons in the citrus universe, but you'll probably only find a handful in your local market. Generally, lemons are categorized as "true" lemons—citrus fruits believed to ...

Freezing lemons helps preserve their fresh flavor and usefulness for months, making it easy to enjoy citrus year-round. Whole lemons, juice, and zest each freeze well with simple prep steps, ...

Use a peeler, knife, or grater to zest a lemon in a pinch. Lots of recipes call for the zest of a lemon. In fact, lemon zest may even be a more common ingredient than lemon juice, although one of our ...

It's a simple and effective way to preserve this favorite citrus.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learning about different kinds of lemons can help you pick the best one for your recipes. Eureka lemons are great for tangy ...

Lisa K. Barclay of Charleston passed along the recipe for preserved lemons from Jeff Smith's "The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors" cookbook. "I have made this several times. The lemons keep ...

Harvesting lemons at the right time ensures the fruit tastes sweet, stores longer, and keeps your tree productive. Lemons are ready about 6 to 9 months after flowering and should feel heavy, and ...

Left with Pancake Day lemons? Transform them into natural cleaning helpers for your kitchen and bathroom, with safety tips that stop common lemon mistakes.