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Lemon vs. Lime?

PATXPATX 2,820 Posts
edited June 2007 in Strut Central
Lime for me but lemon seems to be more versatile.

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  • bassiebassie 11,710 Posts
    Lime - for the lack of seeds alone.

    Limes also smell better and have a more subtle taste that adapt to and enhance their accompanying foods.

    Wash some limes, dry them thoroughly in the sun over a summer or in a window (keep them dry) and throw them into a stew and let the flavour ride begin. Especially splitting one open and eating the insides after is has softened.
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  • PATXPATX 2,820 Posts
    hmmmm, interesting, but I'm no good at planning ahead like that

    Limes are really good with a lot of savory stuff. Even makes sliced cucumbers yummy (with rock salt). Also on mango with chili powder. And my drink this past week has been Negra Modelo over ice w/ 4-6 lime wedges, muddled if you have the time.

    Can't beat a bit of chilly lemon mousse though on a hot evening though.
  • DB_CooperDB_Cooper Manhatin' 7,823 Posts
    throw them into a stew and let the flavour ride begin.



    Limes. Lemons are for commies and facists.

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  • bassiebassie 11,710 Posts
    this is true, lemons are waaaay better for desserts. and lemon zest works much better than lime zest.

    yet a caesar with just lime is fine, but with just lemon falls flat.

    and salsa or guac with lemon is unspeakable.

    lime wins.

    ps. nothing is more maddening than a dry lime...you try to pick a soft one cause you know 9 times out of 10 the hard ones are useless and you think you've done right and you squeeze and squeeze and nothing. ahhhhgggg.
  • PATXPATX 2,820 Posts

    ps. nothing is more maddening than a dry lime...you try to pick a soft one cause you know 9 times out of 10 the hard ones are useless and you think you've done right and you squeeze and squeeze and nothing. ahhhhgggg.

    Powdered lime!
  • DB_CooperDB_Cooper Manhatin' 7,823 Posts

    lime wins.

    Let's not forget margaritas, or, if any of you roll this way, a squeeze of lime on your burrito.

    Bonus - artificial lime-flavored candy sons artificial lemon-flavored candy. Even the fake stuff takes the cake.
  • hugh_lucerohugh_lucero 485 Posts
    suspect I'm in the minority, but I like lemon with my vodka
  • PATXPATX 2,820 Posts
    You are right, one more point for the lemon. But it's still a bit of a blowout.

    and lemon ice > lime popsicle
  • SupergoodSupergood 1,213 Posts
    Limeade > Lemonade
  • DB_CooperDB_Cooper Manhatin' 7,823 Posts
    suspect I'm in the minority, but I like lemon with my vodka

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  • PrimeCutsLtdPrimeCutsLtd jersey fresh 2,632 Posts
    blood orange vs. grapefruit...
  • thiskidnamed32thiskidnamed32 99 Posts
    Lemons + 7up + cherry kool aid=
  • bassiebassie 11,710 Posts
    blood orange vs. grapefruit...

    Whoa! Next you'll ask me to choose between James Baldwin and Curtis Mayfield.

    Can't choose - they each rule their respective domains.

    Navel vs blood, yellow grapefruit vs red grapfruit, OK, but not one of each!
  • igboigbo 44 Posts
    Depends. If you a maknig anything non-European influenced, more times than not lemon is solid. But anythign of Asian/Hispanic/African influence, limes no question.
  • erewhonerewhon 1,123 Posts
    Lemon in my dinner. Lime in my drink.
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    Lemon = Lime......draw.
  • sabadabadasabadabada 5,966 Posts
    lemon: vodka drinks
    lime: gin drinks

    and never the twain shall meet
  • DJPrestigeDJPrestige 1,710 Posts
    blood orange vs. grapefruit...

    red gf hands down...lemon/ lime, too close to call.
  • SouthCrackalackSouthCrackalack 3,853 Posts
  • edubedub 715 Posts
    blood orange vs. grapefruit...

    kumquat vs. buddha's hand

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