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The Boston Beer Co. has a new release for summer: Porch Rocker, a radler-style beverage. Not familiar with the German radler? Well, another name for "radler" is "shandy. " Starting to make sense? Yes, it's what you fear: Porch Rocker tastes like a hybrid of beer and lemonade. And that's pretty much what it is: a pale beer mixed with some sort of lemon drink. It pours pale yellow with a soapy head and lots of carbonation bubbles. The aroma is all lemon, as though lemon Pledge had been sprayed generously into the glass.

The Boston Beer Co. has a new release for summer: Porch Rocker, a radler-style beverage. Not familiar with the German radler? Well, another name for "radler" is "shandy. " Starting to make sense? Yes, it's what you fear: Porch Rocker tastes like a hybrid of beer and lemonade. And that's pretty much what it is: a pale beer mixed with some sort of lemon drink. It pours pale yellow with a soapy head and lots of carbonation bubbles. The aroma is all lemon, as though lemon Pledge had been sprayed generously into the glass.

Serves 4 This recipe first appeared in the Stearns Farm Newsletter. It uses leek, celery, turnip, sweet potato, and carrot. Other roots such as rutabaga, celeriac, or white potatoes can be substituted, though the intensity of sweet potato and carrot work nicely with the touch of lemon juice. Serve with slices of whole-grain bread. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 leek (white and light green parts only), coarsely chopped 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped ...

Serves 4 The classic Italian combination of garlic, lemon rind, and parsley, called gremolata, enhances this salad of barley, asparagus, sugar snaps, and cherry tomatoes. Serve with grilled chicken or fish. ⅔ cup barley, rinsed Salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups water 1 bunch asparagus, ends snapped off, stalks cut into 2-inch lengths 20 sugar snap peas, strings removed, pods cut thickly on the diagonal 1 pint red or golden...

Makes 8 large scones Use moist, dried tart cherries for these scones, which are mixed with buttermilk, an egg yolk, lemon rind, and vanilla and lemon extracts. Before baking, sprinkle the triangles with sugar. 3 ¼   cups flour   2 ¼   teaspoons baking powder   ¾   teaspoon baking soda   ⅛   teaspoon cream of tartar   ½   teaspoon salt   ½   cup sugar   12   tablespoons (1 ½ sticks)

HART OF DIXIE Starring: Rachel Bilson, Scott Porter, Cress Williams, Jaime King, Wilson Bethel On: The CW, Channel 56 Time: Tonight, 9-10 In "Hart of Dixie," Rachel Bilson stars as a brilliant young doctor who - oh, I should just stop there. This new CW series, which premieres tonight, is just a mess of bad choices, from casting Bilson as a New York doctor to the lazy way the writers get her to move to a tiny Alabama town against her will. There is very little to like in this hourlong dramedy pilot, as it lunges from silly to cloying to preposterous to...

Makes 12 Pureed chickpeas keep these muffins moist and tender. Ground almonds contribute a hearty nuttiness and healthy fat. TOPPING 1  tablespoon ground almonds  1 1/2  teaspoons sugar  1/4  teaspoon ground cardamom  1. In a small bowl combine the almonds, sugar, and cardamom. 2. Stir well; set aside. BATTER 1  can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed   Grated rind of 2 lemons   Grated rind of 1 orange  2  tablespoons lemon juice  2  tablespoons orange juice  1/4  cup...

Serves 6 Make these little lemon-infused creamy custards early in the day so they have time to set in the refrigerator. 1/2 cup sugar 4 egg yolks Grated rind of 1 lemon 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 3/4 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup whole milk ...

Makes about 1 1/4 cups 3/4 cup bottled mayonnaise 1/4 cup olive oil Grated rind of 1 lemon 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon 1/2 shallot, finely chopped...

Makes one 10-inch cake CAKE Shortening (for the pan) Flour (for the pan) Finely grated rind of 3 lemons 2 teaspoons lemon extract 3 1/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 ...

Serves 4 Fresh asparagus is the star in this simple springtime pasta. When the fettucine is almost cooked, drop in the asparagus and drain the two together. Meanwhile, cook shallots in a little butter with cream, lemon rind and juice, Parmesan, and plenty of black pepper. The dish is easy enough for a weeknight, elegant enough for a dinner party. Salt and pepper, to taste 1 pound dried fettuccine 2 bunches fresh asparagus, ends snapped, stalks cut into 1-inch pieces 4 tablespoons butter 4 ...

Rendezvous's lemon-buttermilk pudding with huckleberry sauce is a perfect bite of sunshine. "It's like a failed souffle," says chef-owner Steve Johnson, "a little cakey on the top, a little curdy on the bottom. " It's a lemon cloud, smooth and sweet, with lemon zest and buttermilk for richness and tang. It's a winning combination, and the sauce is the perfect complement. RENDEZVOUS > 502 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 617-576-1900, rendezvouscentralsquare.com

Adam (sure I'll eat that Scotch bonnet-studded side of beef and that pound of curly fries) Richman is hosting a new Travel Channel show/contest called "Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America. " And it works just like you'd think. He and his producers purportedly scoured the nation to find the 30 best sandwiches "from 27 cities in ten geographical regions. " (Do we even have 10 geographic regions?) OK, so what do they pick from New England? Maybe an old school lobster roll from Red's in Wiscasset, Maine?

Everything looks right at Mare Oyster Bar. Patrons are shoulder to shoulder at the bar and knee to knee at the tables, which are only a slender leg's worth of space apart. The lighting is just low enough, and the floor-to-ceiling windows that stand in for walls are open to the breeze. It's a fine night in the North End. Shellfish line a bed of gleaming ice, on tantalizing display. Chic women teeter past on their way to the restroom, turning to check out the oysters. They are wearing their shuck-me pumps.

Serves 4 BASIL-LEMON CREAM ½ small bunch fresh basil ½ cup heavy cream 1 clove garlic, smashed ¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon rind Pinch of salt 1.Roughly cut the basil, leaves and stems, into thirds and tuck it into a small saucepan. Add the cream, garlic, and lemon rind. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stir in the salt, then remove from the heat. Set aside to cool. 2. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour the cream through it, pressing the basil to extract anyliquid.

Makes about 1 pound You will have homemade cheese in about 2 hours, but the longer the paneer is weighed down, the firmer the texture. To store the cheese, submerge it in cold water and change it daily (paneer can be kept for up to 10 days, but is best eaten fresh). To boil 1 gallon of milk, you'll need a 6-quart stockpot. Take note that whey, the byproduct of curdling milk, can be saved and used as a curdling agent for the next time you make paneer. 1  gallon whole milk  1/2  cup lemon juice, plus more if necessary, or 4 cups whey  1. In a stockpot, pour in the milk and bring it to a boil over...

Makes 12 Butter (for the pan) 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 4 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 ...

Makes 1 quart 4 teaspoons loose tea in a tea ball or 4 good-quality tea bags 1 quart boiling water 2 teaspoons sugar (optional) 1 bunch fresh mint 1 lemon, sliced 1. In a quart-size, heat-resistant glass measuring cup, steep the tea ball or bags in the boiling water for 4 minutes. 2. Remove tea and cool completely.

Serves 4 Granita is a simple homemade ice. Combine all of the ingredients and place them in a stainless roasting pan in the freezer. Scrape the pan regularly to create snowy ice crystals during the freezing process. 1/4  cup water  1/4  cup sugar  1 1/2  cups pomegranate juice   Grated rind and juice of 2 Meyer lemons, plus additional rind for garnish  1  extra Meyer lemon (for garnish)  1. In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil.

Makes 12 Pureed chickpeas keep these muffins moist and tender. Ground almonds contribute a hearty nuttiness and healthy fat. TOPPING 1  tablespoon ground almonds  1 1/2  teaspoons sugar  1/4  teaspoon ground cardamom  1. In a small bowl combine the almonds, sugar, and cardamom. 2. Stir well; set aside. BATTER 1  can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed   Grated rind of 2 lemons   Grated rind of 1 orange  2  tablespoons lemon juice  2  tablespoons orange juice  1/4  cup olive oil  1/2  cup...