It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything under the umbrella of “Domestic Badassery,” so here’s a small list of things you can do with one of my favorite kitchen staples – lemons!
- Sautéed zucchini – Man, oh man, the most-loved vegetable side dish in this household.
- Sanitize and deodorize your wooden cutting board – I got this idea from Sophie Uliano of Gorgeously Green. You put some salt on your clean cutting board, then squeeze a little lemon juice from half a lemon on it, then rub the lemon around through the juice and over the entire board. Let it sit for 5 minutes then rinse in cool water. Repeat for the other side.
- Kirsten at Comfortably Domestic has a lovely-looking recipe for lemon curd.
- Bleach alternative – I put the juice of half a lemon + 1/4 cup peroxide + 1/2 cup warm water into the rinse cycle when washing white laundry instead of using chlorine bleach. It works! It also helps to deodorize so it’s doubly awesome.
- Lemon cream scones – You know I love scones. These are some of the best for Summer!
- Facial toner – I mix the juice of half a lemon with the same amount witch hazel, and store it in a bottle in the refrigerator. Every morning after washing my face, I put some on a cotton ball and wipe it all over my face as a tightening, cleansing toner. It works really well for acne! Not that I have any of that…
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- Lentil stew with potatoes and spinach – with some hearty bread, it’s one of my favorite meals.
What are your favorite uses for lemons?
