Lemons: Growing, Cooking, Crafting

Recipes, crafts, gardening tips, and fascinating lore abound in this handsome celebration of the enchanting lemon. From a bright Lemon Gremolata to savory Lemon-Parsley Biscuits, simple recipes make the delightful tang of lemons the main attraction. There are also clever and useful lemon crafts to try, including a luscious Lemon Lip Balm, easy Lemon Pomanders to freshen the linen closet, and Lemon Cough Syrup to soothe the throat. The fascinating history of this beloved fruit takes readers on a journey across land and time, from its origins in the Mediterranean to its reign in Morocco and Tunisia, across continents to Europe and eventually America. With gorgeous photographs, practical wisdom, wonderful gift ideas, and homey delights, this charming book is the complete compendium for true lemon lovers.

Kate Chynoweth is a Seattle-based editor and writer.

Elizabeth Woodson has written and produced features for Food & Wine and other lifestyle magazines. She divides her time between New York City and Vermont.

Rita Maas is an award-wining photographer specializing in food and still lifes for over sixteen years. Her work has appeared in Gourmet , Health , and Parents Magazine . She lives and works in New York City.