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Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as West Indian lemon grass or simply lemon grass, [3] is a tropical plant native to South Asia and Maritime Southeast Asia and introduced to many tropical regions. [4] Cymbopogon citratus is often sold in stem form. While it can be grown in warmer temperate regions, such as the UK, it is not hardy to frost.
The pumpkin seeds will float, while most of the pulp sits underneath, making it easier to remove the large chunks. Once all the large chunks have been fished out, use a large slotted spoon to skim ...
Make pumpkin seed butter: For a nut-free alternative to peanut butter, turn roasted pepitas into butter. Add them to a food processor with oil and salt, then blend until smooth and creamy.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus is often made into a common herbal tea.C. schoenanthus oil (called lemongrass oil or camel grass oil) is also used as a tonic and fragrance additive in personal care and cosmetic products such as hair dye, shampoo/conditioner, moisturizer/lotion, bath oil, exfoliant/scrub, anti-aging treatment, and acne treatment.
Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems.These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.
Cut the top off the pumpkin, remove the seeds and spread them on a plate or napkin. Wash the stringy fiber off the seeds in the sink. Make sure the seeds are clean, then, dry them off.
Acid seasonings – plain vinegar (sodium acetate), or same aromatized with tarragon; verjuice, lemon and orange juices. Hot seasonings – peppercorns, ground or coarsely chopped pepper, or mignonette pepper; paprika, curry, cayenne, and mixed pepper spices. Spice seasonings – made by using essential oils like paprika, clove oil, etc.
If you’re starting with a fresh pumpkin, follow these steps to prepare the seeds for cooking and snacking. Scoop the seeds Remove the top of the pumpkin and use a large spoon or ice cream scoop ...