Comments on: Lemons, lemons, lemons!!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:30:20 +0000

Try this recipe – Risotto ai Funghi e Limone

http://www.cookiesfromitaly.com/recipes/risotto_lemon_mushrooms.htm

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:40:07 +0000

Hey UB- I know, how can I complain?? I think I’ll have my friend Dani over to make an assortment of goodies. Definitely doing the meyer lemon infused salt and candied lemon peels…yummm!! And Happy New Year to YOU!!! xx

By: Uncle Beefy

Uncle Beefy — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:11:15 +0000

Seriously? Lemons? Meyer lemons? On YOUR tree in YOUR YARD? But you’re talking to me about the snow and being jealous? Woman! Y’all are crazy!

All of the recipe suggestions sound FANTASTIC to me! But Carrie S. had me at “vodka”! Good luck “suffering” through your citrus bounty, m’dear.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!

By: dani

dani — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:43:32 +0000

I love the idea of making lemon salt to preserve the meyer flavor (if you tree ever slows down). You just grate the peel and mix with coarse sea salt. I can’t find the recipe, but I did find this one for preserved meyers… sounds so exotic and delicious to cook with… http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/1990s/1999/12/preservedmeyerlemons
Ooh, and my boss makes delicious lemoncello with his meyers. I have tons of normal lemons too… maybe we need to don our aprons and get together for an old-fashioned preserving party?

By: Piper

Piper — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:07:15 +0000

I’m so envious. I love Meyer lemons. Make a lemon jelly roll, or lemon curd. Lemon curd with Meyer lemons is THE BEST. Happy New Year!

By: meligrosa

meligrosa — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:31:47 +0000

so to share a funny story, my mom would slab some lemon juice on my hair when we were outta gel (hey early 80s anything goes) before going to school. talk about some citrusy and slick grade school memories LOL

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:44:16 +0000

Kathryn- do you have a recipe you like?? I love lemon curd but have never made it…

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:11:11 +0000

Mmmmm…lemon curd. I eat it with a spoon!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:00:09 +0000

What a great idea Carrie! I’ll try it for sure!! And Chelsea, I know what you mean…as an East Coast transplant, I still get exciting about lemon trees and palm trees!!

By: Carrie S.

Carrie S. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:35:53 +0000

I just used a dozen Meyer lemons to make some infused vodka for gifts this year. Peel or zest the lemons (try not to include any white pith), cut the body of the fruit into chunks, and let all of it steep in vodka for a couple of weeks. Strain through cheesecloth and mix into your favorite cocktails.

You can add simple syrup to taste if you like; I also added fresh tarragon to add a little depth to the flavor – delish!