Lemons
It is hot on Canada's East coast. So hot in fact, I am fantasizing about a tall glass of ice cold lemonade. While regular lemonade is delicious, it's also packed full of sugar which isn't such a good thing. So while hunting for a less sweetened version, I stumbled upon this recipe for lemonade sweetened with agave nectar.
Since I already use agave in my baking recipes and have some in the cupboard right now, it works out perfectly.
Agave comes from the agave cactus which is the same plant tequila is made from. Agave nectar, unlike tequila, is non-alcoholic and very low glycemic, meaning it will not cause blood sugar spikes making it suitable for diabetics. It can be found in many grocery stores' natural food sections or specialty natural food stores. It does taste a little different than sugar and is about twice as sweet so a bit of tweaking might be necessary when you first try it.
On to the lemonade recipe!
From http://weelicious.com/2009/06/09/agave-lemonade/
Agave Lemonade (Makes 4- 1 Cup Servings)
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
1/3 Cup Agave
3 Cups Water
Ice
1. Combine the lemon juice, agave and water in a pitcher.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Pour over ice and serve
Lemons can also be used in many ways around the house. To remove stubborn food from your microwave, place a microwave safe cup or dish of water and a couple of lemon slices on Cook for 1 minute. After it is finished, leave the door closed for a few extra minutes. The steam will loosen the stuck on food making it a cinch to wipe off and the lemon will leave the microwave smelling fresh and clean.
Lemons are also a very magickal ingredient and are often used in spells for Cleansing, Purification, Love, Blessings and Happiness.
Since I already use agave in my baking recipes and have some in the cupboard right now, it works out perfectly.
Agave comes from the agave cactus which is the same plant tequila is made from. Agave nectar, unlike tequila, is non-alcoholic and very low glycemic, meaning it will not cause blood sugar spikes making it suitable for diabetics. It can be found in many grocery stores' natural food sections or specialty natural food stores. It does taste a little different than sugar and is about twice as sweet so a bit of tweaking might be necessary when you first try it.
On to the lemonade recipe!
From http://weelicious.com/2009/06/09/agave-lemonade/
Agave Lemonade (Makes 4- 1 Cup Servings)
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
1/3 Cup Agave
3 Cups Water
Ice
1. Combine the lemon juice, agave and water in a pitcher.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Pour over ice and serve
Lemons can also be used in many ways around the house. To remove stubborn food from your microwave, place a microwave safe cup or dish of water and a couple of lemon slices on Cook for 1 minute. After it is finished, leave the door closed for a few extra minutes. The steam will loosen the stuck on food making it a cinch to wipe off and the lemon will leave the microwave smelling fresh and clean.
Lemons are also a very magickal ingredient and are often used in spells for Cleansing, Purification, Love, Blessings and Happiness.
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