Lemon Shrub wcaps18 In this indispensable edition

In this indispensable edition

While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as “the prize of all the oceans

it works well for a variety of historical sewing projects

giving it that characteristic body and gentle rustle associated with fine organza

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Lemon Shrub wcaps18 In this indispensable editionBright and bracing, the Lemon Shrub was a staple in both colonial kitchens and shipboard storesvalued not only for its refreshing quality but for its perceived medicinal virtue. Our Lemon Shrub follows an 18th century approach: freshly pressed lemon juice and peel combined with vinegar and sugar, preserving the fruits lively essence in a tart sweet cordial. Lemons, imported from warmer climates, were among the most sought after fruits of the period.