"The Joneses" > wrote in message
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> elizabeth emerald wrote:
>
> > my son is allergic to citrus (among other things) & i am trying to find
> > something to replace lemon/citrus juice & rind in recipes. it is an
> > important ingredient in so many recipes both savoury & sweet.
> > any ideas?
> > elizabeth (in australia)
>
> If the citrus juice is just for flavoring, then lemon thyme, mint, lemon
> verbena (IMO smells better than lemon), lemon basil, and lemon balm
(smells
> like furniture polish to me), lemon grass, and lemon rose geranium are
some
> choices. Or - egad, unflavored lemon Koolaid, which of course, never ever
saw
> a lemon. If for the acidic amount, rice wine vinegar might be an option.

thanks for the great suggestions!
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elizabeth (in australia)

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