There is a way to save a lot of money by placing a lemon in a glass of water. Here’s how to proceed.
On our tables in all seasons, be it summer, winter, spring or autumn, citrus fruits appear, which have always been distinguished by their color and inimitable aroma.
We are talking about the lemon, known above all for its properties that tend to flavor any dish, whether sweet or salty, and that tend to give dishes a special taste.
Lemons: Here’s how to save by keeping them in a glass of water
Its origins are still not entirely clear, some experts believe that the lemon grew in China during the Song Dynasty, between 960 and 1279 AD, but other sources say it originated in Assam and northern Burma.
It was not until around 700 AD that it spread to Egypt, Iraq and Persia , where it adopted the name līmū , which generally referred to all fruits of the citrus fruit category, and then took the name citron in Italian .
In Europe, the first crops appeared in the middle of the 15th century, in Liguria, in Genoa , and only later, thanks to Christopher Columbus, they spread to Hispaniola, where the navigator planted the seeds.
They are grown all over the world, although one might think that they are all the same, there are different types and shapes of lemons and it is often a commercial type to distinguish green lemons from yellow ones.
The meaning of lemon in our country
There are some lemon specialties in Italy . Suffice it to say that it has become very widespread on the Amalfi Coast and especially in the town of Positano , and when you walk through the local streets you will smell the lemons and admire the decorations that remind you of it.
Even in Amalfi and Sorrento, this citrus fruit is widespread to such an extent that the harvest in these areas is the envy of the whole world and it has also become a true ally of local desserts.
Just think of the sighs of Sorrento, also known as Lemon Delights , among which the most famous recipe is Sal de Riso , which uses these lemons using their special aroma and properties.
In addition, lemon juice is also very useful for housework and as a digestive, so it is essential to have this citrus fruit at home, even if it rots easily after not being used for a long time.
But there is a way to ensure that lemons last well for a whole month, and for this we do not need who knows what ingredients, but just have an airtight glass container with us and some water .
We first wash the lemons under running water and then put them in a glass and let the water flow in almost up to the rim.
Once this is done, the jar should be placed in a dry, cool place, away from heat sources, so it’s fine in the cupboard and will stay fresh for weeks as if it had just been bought.
In this way, we will save a lot of money, because we will avoid not only wasting and thus throwing away a rotten lemon, but also buying a new one.
