The debate has been raging in the Christian household for some time now. ("Raging" *might* be overstating it a bit for effect. Might.) I think it started when my helpful younger brother stated his preference for lime juice over lemon juice in cooking. And my ever faithful husband hopped on that bandwagon with glee.
I don't mind lime juice. I simply prefer the lemon variety. It's slightly less tart & pungent. More soothing and discreet. There - with a kick - but not a kick AND a punch. Know-what-I-mean?
Not to mention that lime juice is infinitely more expensive than lemon. I can find multiple generic varieties of lemon juice on the market. Not so much with lime. And for MORE money, I can be the proud owner of a SMALLER bottle of lime juice. What a deal!
My favorite Skinny Taste Black Bean Corn Salad calls for fresh lime juice. Newsflash: I prefer it with lemon juice. And the kind out of the bottle in my fridge works just fine, thanks. (I know, this pretty much knocks me out of the "Foodie of the Year" award running, but I can deal with it, so join me, won't you?)
We've been eating lots of fish lately & a preferred method of preparation is to drizzle the fish with olive oil & lime juice, sprinkle with some salt & pepper (and maybe some garlic salt or powder) and bake it at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Top it with chopped avocado (sprinkled with a bit of garlic salt) after baking for added panache. I would be more than happy to substitute lemon juice for the lime juice, but I think I might be met with a revolt.
What's the verdict in your household: lemon or lime?
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