What to do with some of the many Meyer lemons in this yard? Salt them generously and pack them in a jar. Inspired by a new cookbook, I had fun making these today; they’ll be ready to use in recipes in about 3 weeks.
preserved lemons
Author: Hashi
chili
We jumped to our next lilypad this afternoon, in the middle of a doozy of a storm. Now we’re snug and warm, and dinner is simmering, and we’re grateful to good friends who let us stay in their homes.
The Kite Runner
I’m (22 years) late to the party on this one. It’s the best book I’ve read so far this year (I know, we’re only seven weeks in.) Have you read it?
at G&D’s
Salix lasiolepis
It was so good to meet with SMMNJC again this past weekend. Due to vacation, holidays, and wildfires it had been four months since I’d got to hang out with the gang. We welcomed four newcomers, and all enjoyed our time in the sun. I got curious about the arroyo willow flowers and identified male/female. Did not identify the odd stem growth, but mysteries are OK by me.
lemon tree
orchids
wurly
Strictly speaking, it’s not an antique because it’s less than 100 years old. But it’s getting there!
dickens
Do you have a favourite Dickens novel? Mine might be Bleak House.
on the move
It’s time to move on to our next temporary lodging. We’ll be bouncing around a bit for the rest of the month.
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