
THE LEMON GROVE CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR December 21
Across the world the passing of Winter Solstice, the year’s shortest day, is celebrated in many ways, although few make use of citrus 🍋
However, in Japan, people take a bath with Yuzu fruit bobbing about. The fruit’s oil is reportedly cleansing with a relaxing, aromatic scent akin to a mix of lemon, grapefruit and mandarin.
Yuzu are a citrus fruit found across Asia and look a little like yellow versions of the bitter, Seville oranges.
Apparently, they’re@also good for fighting off colds and flu, although sadly I can’t recommend it for batting Covid-19, although living in a fairly rigour lockdown I’d be ready to give it a try!
My son suggested taking a picture in the bath with my hotdog legs and the jars … think yourselves lucky you just get the bottles 😂
The image show some of the citrussy and other ingredients, spices and condiments that I bought last year during my trip to Japan.
1. With red top: Sichimi Tougarashi, a spicy seasoning, hot sauce, you can use on any food – soup, meat, fish, vegetables.
2. Small white jar: Yuzu powder.
3. Dark bottle: Yuzu dressing. Described as a bit acid, usually used as a dip for tempura for oily food and within salad dressings.
4. Large bottle with lemon image: Similar to the Yuzu dressing, but with lemon.
