Source: Atlas Obscura
Every summer, young and old alike look forward to Baltimore’s annual FlowerMart, but not for the same reason. Some are there to wander among the fresh flowers and plants ready for depositing into the summer soil. Others gather their giddiness for Saturday afternoon’s “Grand Hat” contest.
But almost all Baltimoreans look forward to one juicy, yellow, and striped treat, often considered a summer rite of passage: the licking of the lemon stick.In short, the lemon stick is nothing more than a peppermint stick lodged into half a lemon. Though simple, the combo is not only flashy on the presentation but also vibrantly flavorful. The sweet and sour pairing both surprises and delights. As one poet puts it, the flavors…
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