The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-21
INC Lemon and Its Congeners.

The Lemon and Its Congeners
These fruits VIII ever hold their place
on account of their valuable acids. citric
and malic- They are characterized by
the abundance of the free critic acid
they contain. Their proportion of water
is high and they do not possess any pro
perties that can really be considered as
actual food: but their importance lies
tn the Weld of useful -scOrbutlc
Juice and for giving an agreeable pun
gency and flavor to insipid and tasteless
foods. They are also most useful to al
lay thirst. A glass of hot water and
lemon Juice, taken before meals will
cleanse the stomach Of mucus. In this
instance no sugar should he added
Lemon juice hot water and salt, instead
of sugar is g remedy advised for SICK
headache and biliousness. The lemon is
used incidentally as fiavOring
agent and is most useful as a toilet ac-
cessory. 1t is one of natures beautifiers
and should be used Far more generally
than it is.
This group of the citrus family ranges
in sweetness through several degrees,
one variety of lemons being as sweet as
the orange. while the lime, d smaller
lemon. is extremely acid. containing
about 32H grains of citric acid to the
ounce The Juice of the lime is used
chiefly as an anti-scOrbutic and is indis
pensable among sailors on long voyages
or in sections where diet consisting Of
satl meats and no green vegetables is
liable to produce scurvy. Citric acid is
manufactured from the lime, as we'll as
the lime juice There are two methods
OF preparing the latter 1t may be pre-
pared by boiling the juice and sealing
while hot or preserved with about half
its weight in sugar and an ounce of
brandy OF whisky TO every ten ounces
of juice. This gives liquid of greenish
yellow color. This is bottled and olive
oil poured on the top to exclude the air.
GRAPE FRUIT.
This is a relation Of the citron family.
il is fruit very much larger than the
orange and lemon. 1t is delicate in fla
vor, but decidedly acid and has cOnsid-
cradle bitter matter which is not alto
gether palatable to persons who have
not learned how to eat the fruit proper
~. The grape fruit contains properties
Cimillr to the lime and lemon, makes a
cooling and refreshing drink, salad or
Ice, but most people have to cultivate
taste for the fruit.
Many confuse grape fruit with the
shaddock proper. which is much lar
ger fruit growing on trees The name
derived from the fact that Capt. Shad
dock first brought this fruit from the
East indies. Grape fruit is a smaller
variety of shaddock and grows in clus-
tiers, hence the name. Our principal sup
ply is derived from Florida, although
large quantities are brought from the
.ff est AllQlEe 10 our LluIkrlS. j MS LLult
SIS known among the natives as the for
hidden fruit" which may possibly ac-
count for the desire which makes MANY
persevere in their efforts to cultivate a
liking for it,
LEMON BUTTER
Take two pounds of granulated sugar;
three CUPS Of water; three wen-heaten
eggs two tablespoonful of butter; two
tablespoonfuls Of cOrnstarch; juice and
rind of two lemons. Beat sugar. eggs
and butter and cornstarch until creamy;
then add lemon juice and grated rind.
and the boiling water; cook until smooth
and clear then use as a sauce or for
tarts or layer cakes.
FRENCH HONEY
This Is similar to the above, but is in
tended to be eaten with bread and but
ter. like honey. Beat half cup of but
ter and two-thirds of a cup of powdered
sugar TO a cream: then add one un-
beaten egg and beat again until light
Place In a double boiler and stir over
boiling water until it thickens. Remove
from the fire and add the grated rind