Article: Lemon grass lemonade ... and other fragrant refreshments. (recipes)

Article: Lemon grass offers delicate, tangy taste
Oakland Tribune;  May 12, 2004 ;     700+ words ......quenching my thirst. A drink made with lemon grass caught my eye -- it sounded tropical...soothing than sharp-tasting lemonade. Lemon grass is light, almost ethereal, like a delicate...trapped in such a tough, hard stalk. Lemon grass is a grassy plant with long, slim stalks...

Article: Unravel mystery of a subtle citrus herb
Sunday Star-Times;  August 10, 1997 ;     700+ words ...LEMON grass is much misunderstood by many cooks...in my garden? If you are part of the lemon grass fan club you are already familiar with...throughout New Zealand. * When using lemon grass the white or pale green portion of the...

Article: LOVIN' LEMON GRASS: FROM KITCHEN TO BATH.(Lifestyle)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  May 26, 1999 ;     700+ words ......unrelated to the original citrus fruit. Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), a grassy perennial...Asia, Brazil and parts of South Africa, lemon grass is used in many exotic cuisines. By...garden with lemon on warm, still days. Lemon grass grows well in large containers and also...

Article: ASIAN HERB LEMON GRASS ENHANCES SOUPS, STIR-FRIES.(FLAVOR)
The Virginian Pilot;  November 6, 1996 ;     343 words ...Byline: BETTY DOUGLASS, SPECIAL TO FLAVOR LEMON GRASS is one of the most common herbs in Southeast...South America, Florida and California. Lemon grass grows in long, pale green stalks that...Chronical Books, 1992) writes: ``Lemon grass is seldom eaten as is because it has...

Article: TASTINGS AROUND TOWN
Chicago Sun-Times;  April 3, 2002 ;     382 words ......and Trotter's To Go. Add lemon grass to the list of unusual ingredients...Absolut Citron and 2 ounces of lemon grass syrup. Garnish with freshly sliced...cantaloupe and blueberry. Lemon grass syrup: Combine ingredients in a covered pan: 4 stalks fresh lemon ...

Article: LEMON GRASS UNLEASHES ITS FLAVOR ONLY WHEN CUT.(FLAVOR)
The Virginian Pilot;  August 4, 1999 ;     380 words ...Byline: BETTY DOUGLASS, CORRESPONDENT LEMON GRASS is a perennial tufted plant with long...in sunny climates with some rainfall. Lemon grass is cultivated on a commercial scale...long and look like thick scallions. Lemon grass stems do not have an identifiable aroma...

Article: Lemon(grass) aid.(Food)(Recipe)
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  March 18, 2005 ;     700+ words ......perennial indigenous to Southeast Asia, lemon grass. The versatile herb is available at...same as a lemon. As you might suspect, lemon grass is in fact a grass. Long and stalky...insect repellent candles and more. Dried lemon grass leaves can be brewed into teas or folded...

Article: Flavors of Asia; Lemon Grass: A Flavor Gem in the Rough
Asian Pages;  March 31, 2004 ;     401 words ......Pages 03-31-2004 Look at a stalk of lemon grass and you see a weed. Break it in half...peppery flavor this "weed" can provide. Lemon grass is one of the essential herbs used in...cuisines and underused here. Actually, lemon grass is a perennial tall grass with sharp-edg...

Article: Lemon Grass
The Washington Post;  August 27, 2003 ;     521 words ......mysterious in the produce aisles. The lemon grass plant can grow as tall as six feet...stalk surrenders only a pinch of edible lemon grass. How to prepare: The trick, whether you're buying lemon grass or growing it, is to capitalize on...

Article: Growing Lemon Grass And Other Asian Herbs
The Washington Post;  June 26, 1997 ;     615 words ......more unusual herbs, such as kaffir, lemon grass and shisho.In the Washington area...Another Asian ingredient worth seeking is lemon grass, which thrives in lowlands and areas...you try to make a dish that calls for lemon grass, it won't come out the same if you simply...

Article: Fresh Finds: Lemon grass.
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  May 1, 2006 ;     350 words ......flavors in Thai and Vietnamese dishes, lemon grass' light citrusy, floral scent may seem...repel mosquitoes. It's easy to grow lemon grass, starting with purchased stalks. Choose...or cooking, avoid dried-out stalks. Lemon grass also is available dried and frozen...

Article: LEMON GRASS ROOTED IN FLAVOR.(FOOD)
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  June 15, 2000 ;     314 words ...Byline: LISA STEVENS Staff writer Lemon grass, also called citronella and sereh, is...its bulbous base resembles a scallion. Lemon grass' stalks are too fibrous to eat, but...distinctive flavor and fragrance of lemon grass comes from an essential oil called citral...

Article: Chef whips up reply to parfait request
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  August 13, 2003 ;     694 words ......Greendale, requested the recipe for lemon grass parfait served at Grenadier's, 747 N...but the unforgettable part was the lemon grass parfait for dessert. It inspired me to plant lemon grass in my garden this summer, and I would...

Article: Lively Lemon Grass
The Washington Post;  February 26, 1992 ;     700+ words ...Lemon grass is an edible grass native to Southeast...dishes, desserts and tisanes. Fragrant lemon grass figures prominently in Thai soups, Vietnamese...progressive American chefs are adding fresh lemon grass to everything from barbecue sauce to...