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Period: 1 BCE to
Lemons
First discovered in Assam (northern India), the date and discoverer is unknown. -
Lemonade
Origin is Paris but first sighting in medieval Egypt.
Made with sparkling water, lemon, and sugar, this delicious drink is still very popular for a hot summer day. -
Lemon Cake
Origin from pound cake which was made in Europe.
Lemon cake is a dense and flavorful cake. Its origins are unknown, but its popularity is widespread. -
Lemon Meringue Pie
Origin is from a baker, Alexander Frehse from Romandy. Lemon meringue pie is a type of baked pie, usually served for dessert, made with a crust usually made of shortcrust pastry, lemon custard filling, and a fluffy meringue topping. -
Lemon Cookies
The first origin of the lemon cookie is in Asia. Lemon cookies are chewy, soft, and bursting with hints of lemon in every bite. -
Lemon Squares
Originating from Chicago and sold by the R & D Company. These are classic lemon squares featuring a soft butter shortbread crust and a tangy-sweet lemon curd filling that's baked to the perfect consistency.
