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On Tue, 14 Jan 2020 06:26:11 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 9:05:50 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>> graham wrote:
>> >
>> > I've come across the lemon problem before and in future, I will halve
>> > the number of lemons specified in savoury dishes.

>>
>> I've read all the responses and I'm surprised that lemon zest
>> was never mentioned or used. To me, zest is a good lemon
>> taste without all the sour from the juice.

>
>I usually want the sour so I use the juice and not the zest. Pity
>we're too far apart for reciprocal lemon usage.
>
>> I've had problems using lemon with chicken too. Often too sour.
>> I do love "lemon pepper" chicken but I rely on a good dry
>> spice mix for it.
>>
>> Key word though is "good"
>> I've tried good and bad blends.

>
>I like Penzey's, but it's probably too sour for you.


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