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Default I made lemon bars

Charlotte L. Blackmer wrote:
> In article >, Jean B. > wrote:
>> sf wrote:
>>> On Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:34:43 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Charlotte L. Blackmer wrote:
>>>>> I'm not sure of the difference between lemon extract and pure lemon oil,
>>>>> but if you can find the latter (Boyajian is one maker), it is REALLY
>>>>> AWESOME. It's a good sub or addition to zest. I made some sugar cookies
>>>>> once with it and some zest that were to. drool. for. You can get it in 1
>>>>> oz bottles - it's something you don't need a lot of.
>>>>>
>>>>> (Seriously, I can take or leave chocolate, but I will generally go for the
>>>>> lemon dessert if offered.)
>>>>>
>>>>>>> I love lemon bars!
>>>>>> They're my new favorite! That was fun.
>>>>> My current favorite recipe should be floating around the interwebs. Google
>>>>> "Bakesale Betty's" lemon bars (which are actually based on a recipe by
>>>>> Alice Medrich). When I plant my Meyer lemon tree, I hope to join Serene
>>>>> as one of BSB's suppliers .
>>>>>
>>>> YES! I was wondering WHY I forgot to add some to my muffins. In
>>>> fact, I also speculate the the secret to some cranberry muffins
>>>> that I find in Cambridge is Boyajian's orange oil.
>>> Holey Moley, I just looked up that stuff. $12.95 for 1oz and $17-18
>>> for 5oz.
>>>

>> Oddly enough, I just got a large bottle of Boyajian's orange oil
>> for $5.95, which I would have expected for a tiny bottle. I wish
>> there had been other flavors for THAT price!

>
> I seem to recall I got a similar deal from a local merchant for my largish
> bottle as well. But King Arthur Flour sells the 1 oz sampler set for
> $12.95 and the small bottle for $3.95 (another brand is $5.95). Wait for
> a free shipping deal and you're golden.
>
> Speaking of KAF, they have a Lemon Juice Powder. Does anyone know how
> this compares to the TrueLemon? I googled up suppliers for TrueLemon, and
> it seems to be mostly big box stores around here, so I'd rather get it
> from KAF. Anyone have experience with this product?
>
> Charlotte


I wonder whether it is the same as True Lemon? Interesting.

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Jean B.