Meyer Lemons
{Sweet, non-acidic, complex and floral}
In the produce world, Meyer lemons (citrus meyerii) illustrate perfectly the truth of the saying that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Most believe that their fragrant personality resulted from crossing an acidic lemon with a sweet orange or mandarin and was one of many species Frank Meyer, a US Department of Agriculture official found growing near Peking, China in the early part of the last century. With their smooth and shiny skin, ranging from a greenish yellow to a deep almost orange-y hue, round shape, and sweet floral non-acidic juice, Meyer lemons are at their best during the winter months, mainly grown throughout California and most commonly found at farmer’s markets. However, wider distribution through specialty produce companies such as Melissa’s (www.melissas.com) has brought this wondrous fruit within the reach of most of America.
