Lemon sorbet

Meyer lemons — a cross between mandarins and lemons — are the most popular variety sold in the US. Their fragrant flowers, sweet fruit, and thin, smooth skin make them perfect in everything from desserts to vinaigrettes. For this recipe, however, I prefer the tartness of Eureka lemons. Prolific producers, Eureka lemons are also available in my garden virtually year round.

Eureka, I have found it

Lemons are from Asia, perhaps the northwest corner of India. Arab traders introduced them to Iran and the Mediterranean regions of Europe and Africa in the 7th century. It wasn’t until the 19th century that a Sicilian