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"It is probable that the lemon is the most valuable of the fruit for preserving health." ~ Maud Grieve from A MODERN HERBAL _____________________ Crazy 'bout lemons? The unique Meyer Lemon, favorite of chefs, softens the tartness of lemon with a hint of tangerine. Join the 'Meyer Lemon' craze ~ http://meyerlemons.diaryland.com/ GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP * ~ The best known of all Greek soups, SOUPA AVGOLEMONO, does not contain chicken, vegetables or wine that add a hearty flavor to this rich, tangy soup. _________ 8-10 cups organic chicken broth (better yet- homemade) 1 large chopped onion 3 chopped celery stalk plus leaves 2 chopped carrots 1 cup Arborio rice 1 1/2 lbs. boneless bite-size chicken pieces (breast and/or thighs) freshly ground black pepper lemon pepper to taste 4-6 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 1 cup white wine 3 large organic eggs juice of 4 lemons chopped fresh dill In large stockpot, add broth, onion, celery & carrots. Bring to boil. Add rice...

" If one daffodil is worth a thousand pleasures, then one is too few." - William Wordsworth ________________________ DAFFODIL CAKE ~ from Elmwood Inn (Ireland) ( www.elmwoodinn.com ) _______________ Yellow batter : 3/4 cups sifted flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 6 egg yolks 2 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. cold water 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sift cake flour and baking powder together six times. Beat egg yolks with lemon juice and water until thick, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in the granulated sugar. Sift a fourth of the flour mixture at a time over the egg mixture; fold in. White batter: 1/2 cup sifted cake flour 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar 6 egg whites at room temperature 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar powdered sugar Sift cake flour and powdered sugar together six times. Beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the granulated sugar. Sift a fourth...