This Remarkable Citrus Can Fetch Upwards of $1,000
On a recent walk around Williamsburg, Brooklyn, I happened upon a curbside stand where several Orthodox Jewish men were stooped over an etrog (the Hebrew word for citron, pronounced “ET-rog”). As they scrutinized the citrus fruit with a magnifying glass, they gently rubbed its knobby, bright yellow skin: If it was blemished in the slightest, the fruit was ruled out. Then they worked their way up to the pittom, Hebrew for the extruding top, and sniffed the citrus up and down to ensure it exuded an extraordinary aroma.
TLH Cooks: Greek Lemon Soup brightens fall as a starter or main course
If you're looking for an easy recipe for a warm and comfy bowl of soup for fall, this Greek Lemon Soup with Chicken and Orzo is for you. This delicious soup, also called Avgolemono, is a traditional Greek-style soup that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul with the irresistibly delicious flavors of fresh lemon, juicy chicken, spinach, and orzo pasta. It makes a stunning starter or hearty main course soup. ...