tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post5372697117923480063..comments2024-03-16T10:01:48.154-07:00Comments on Chronica Domus: When Life Gives You A Lemon Tree...Chronica Domushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-18411055246403196782015-09-08T07:19:15.108-07:002015-09-08T07:19:15.108-07:00Why, thank you.Why, thank you.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-46708867279353963042015-09-08T00:46:41.776-07:002015-09-08T00:46:41.776-07:00This is really a wonderful post.This is really a wonderful post.It's greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767165486105619254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-59997892069206095182015-09-03T06:02:57.208-07:002015-09-03T06:02:57.208-07:00Thank you.Thank you.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-6864706954361611032015-06-30T15:16:42.914-07:002015-06-30T15:16:42.914-07:00Hello lindaraxa,
I adore lemon bars so look forwa...Hello lindaraxa,<br /><br />I adore lemon bars so look forward to the recipe you shall share with your loyal readers, thank you. <br /><br />Limes are very inexpensive in these parts. I can get them as cheaply as ten for a dollar - what a deal! However, I had no idea how expensive lemons were until writing this post. I know it is all relative but we are so used to grabbing a lemon from a bowl in the kitchen when needed, or directly from Old Faithful, that I'd find it difficult to part with fifty cents to a dollar for each lemon we use. I'm a lucky gal indeed!<br /><br />Happy to read you'll be using the cut side of a lemon to clean your cutting boards and at the same time giving your 50 cent lemon more value for money. When you are done, throw it down the food dispenser of your sink (I don't have one), much like AD does, and inhale deeply and enjoy the fresh smell. Divine!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-46140215111802989822015-06-30T13:01:43.808-07:002015-06-30T13:01:43.808-07:00I have been away and missed this post. The tip fo...I have been away and missed this post. The tip for using cut side of a lemon to clean the odors from the cutting board is a winner for me! I had no idea. Not a day goes by that I don't use a lemon of lime, either in cooking or on my vodka with a twist at night. Unfortunately, I HAVE to buy them and sometimes they are prohibitively expensive, as in 50 cents apiece. In Cuba we did not have the lemons only lime. I think it's the same in Mexico as every recipe calls for limes and not lemon. You are a lucky lady. I just made lemon bars last week. The best. Will post soon.lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-58895293513635935762015-06-27T21:04:16.657-07:002015-06-27T21:04:16.657-07:00Do let me know if you enjoy the Lime-o-nade. You c...Do let me know if you enjoy the Lime-o-nade. You can adjust the sugar to your taste but I find the quantity just right for a refreshing drink that isn't overly sweet.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by today.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-77672215591653808362015-06-27T17:29:02.266-07:002015-06-27T17:29:02.266-07:00Thanks for the recipes. I can't wait to try th...Thanks for the recipes. I can't wait to try the limeade and curd.Bmore Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809187061540149960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-43936752590793911572015-06-24T09:50:10.175-07:002015-06-24T09:50:10.175-07:00Hello Lord Cowell,
Four lemon trees should certai...Hello Lord Cowell,<br /><br />Four lemon trees should certainly provide quite a harvest for WBP. I've not heard of Villa Franca lemons and just looked them up - adore their elongated shape.<br /><br />I use the following recipe for the curd I make. To me, it is the best one I've tried and the one that closely approximates the lemon curd I remember from England. Do give it a try (double the amount, as I do), and let me know what you think of it:<br /><br />http://www.marthastewart.com/348239/lemon-curdChronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-53776799034237401502015-06-23T15:49:14.045-07:002015-06-23T15:49:14.045-07:00Wonderful creations from your backyard. We have a ...Wonderful creations from your backyard. We have a few lemons planted 4 years ago - Meyer, Lisbon and Villa Franca I think. They are not old enough to be old faithfuls, but have borne some hefty fruit so far. Please do share your recipes for your citrus treats... DLC.Lord Cowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022567039394790375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-68501080161658494432015-06-22T21:19:06.976-07:002015-06-22T21:19:06.976-07:00Dearest Spud,
Thank you for sharing such a wonder...Dearest Spud,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story of your late father's, and grandparents', lemon tree. It is funny how we get attached to trees and how they enhance our surroundings and our lives with their beauty and, if we are fortunate, their fruits too. <br /><br />I must try your idea of frozen citrus wedges and slices as a substitute for ice cubes, thank you. Oh and thanks for the tip on how to hasten a lemon tree's growth. I had no idea! Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-14237385063593813242015-06-22T18:09:13.487-07:002015-06-22T18:09:13.487-07:00Dear CD,
In the not-too-distant past it was virtu...Dear CD,<br /><br />In the not-too-distant past it was virtually compulsory for every Australian back yard to have a lemon tree. Indeed many Australians would resent having to pay for a lemon (many of us still do!). <br /><br />Some forty years ago my late father gave his parents-in-law (my grandparents) a lemon tree. A few years later they died and their home was to be sold. I remember my father agonising over the unknown fate of the tree. His solution was to uproot and transplant it to his own garden. Today, that tree is enormous and continues to bear an abundance of fruit year in, year out. In gratitude, perhaps?<br /><br />Our lemon tree is about ten years old and produces a good crop. I use lemons virtually every day. Nothing beats a simple mix of lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning to dress a salad or steamed green veg. I also use frozen lemon and lime wedges in lieu of ice cubes for cooling and flavouring beverages. To do this, lay the fresh wedges or slices flat on a plate or tray and place in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a bag or container for long-term storage. <br /><br />Have you heard that human urine makes lemon trees grow faster? It’s the nitrogen apparently. Whether myth or fact, generations of Aussie blokes wouldn’t dream of using a loo if there’s a lemon tree nearby! <br /><br />Spud.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-92083885437110034712015-06-22T11:08:30.247-07:002015-06-22T11:08:30.247-07:00Hello GSL,
I have absolutely no doubt that the hi...Hello GSL,<br /><br />I have absolutely no doubt that the highly competent and resourceful Jeeves would have found countless ways of employing the benefits of Old Faithful and could probably write a short book on the matter.<br /><br />Your sorry tale of salty cleaners reminds me of a time long ago that a much beloved older cousin employed the benefits of shampoo to rinse this cheeky author's mouth out - I must say it was quite effective and not soon forgotten!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-75180253123817947862015-06-22T10:30:26.736-07:002015-06-22T10:30:26.736-07:00Old Faithful does bring in a bountiful harvest and...Old Faithful does bring in a bountiful harvest and all these cleaning up in a flash multi-taskings unfortunately never fell on my mum's ears as once upon a time when little GSL used 'language' she used one of those commercially available cleaners to rid the salty tongue.<br /><br />I wonder if Jeeves uses Old Faithful for the restorative that always puts the spring back in Bertie's step?GSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903412564467078538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-82526616378207393842015-06-19T22:20:56.454-07:002015-06-19T22:20:56.454-07:00Hello LPC,
I do hope you seriously consider plant...Hello LPC,<br /><br />I do hope you seriously consider planting a Eureka lemon tree. Once established, they don't require that much water actually, and their heavy fruit production is well worth a few gallons of water per week. <br /><br />Yes, Meyer lemons are divine but as you say, they are not a true lemon, unlike the Eureka. I shall have to set a few aside for you when we eventually make it to the farmers' market one of these Saturday mornings.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-12638121789444532422015-06-19T18:18:03.654-07:002015-06-19T18:18:03.654-07:00I love this post. Lemon are my favorite - Meyer le...I love this post. Lemon are my favorite - Meyer lemons always seemed magic before I knew they were a different species:). If and then this drought passes, I will be sorely tempted to plant something. But if not, I guess I could just come back here and read this;).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-59194779652523370822015-06-19T08:21:17.824-07:002015-06-19T08:21:17.824-07:00Hello columnist,
I found it interesting to read t...Hello columnist,<br /><br />I found it interesting to read that lemons are not readily available in Bangkok, but can quite understand due to the popularity of limes. Since my commenters have made me aware of the price of a single lemon (a dollar), I can tell you that limes are about ten to a dollar here, which to me says that limes are far more available than lemons. Makes me treasure my loot that much more.<br /><br />Your morning combo sounds intriguing and delicious - bar the beets - the only vegetable I cannot tolerate in any form (long story stemming back to school dinners as a young girl I'm affraid).Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-67843426358095733042015-06-19T08:15:59.923-07:002015-06-19T08:15:59.923-07:00Hello Natalia,
How fascinating to discover that l...Hello Natalia,<br /><br />How fascinating to discover that lemons were available in abundance in Russia when not much else was. I find your way of preserving sliced lemons interesting as I've not heard of the sugar method before. My husband just purchased a jar of preserved lemons for the first time, and those are preserved in salt, Moroccan-style. He saw them and was curious to experience their flavor so that we could possibly replicate them with our lemons. I've not tried them yet, but the sugar method you write about seems like my kind of thing!<br /><br />Oh, and yes lemon tarts - delish! We are of like mind there.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-9448856956499235632015-06-19T08:12:05.681-07:002015-06-19T08:12:05.681-07:00Hello Jim,
I had no idea lemons were sold green i...Hello Jim,<br /><br />I had no idea lemons were sold green in Taiwan. I wouldn't dream of picking mine green as they'd still be considered unripe. I can see, however, where the confusion with limes would occur.<br /><br />I have just read your fascinating post on shan fen yuan, a drink I was unfamiliar with until now. I must seek out those little basil seeds and make this at Halloween, as you suggest. I can see it being a big hit with both children and adults, thank you.<br /><br />By the way, I never seem to receive email notifications whenever you post a comment, and I'm wondering why. Very puzzling!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-36237904660853753612015-06-19T07:43:26.112-07:002015-06-19T07:43:26.112-07:00Love lemons. Grew up on them as there was no short...Love lemons. Grew up on them as there was no shortage of the real fruit in Russia, even when there was a real shortage of pretty much everything else. :) We used to preserve them - a very rough way of preservation by slicing the fruits into 5mm circles and layering them in a jar, tightly, shrinking plenty of sugar between the layers. These tasted so good in winter months! <br /><br />Having a tree of my own is one of the dreams, I must admit. Especially such a mature tree. I'd adore everything about it, from the fragrance of the baby blossoms, to the smell of its leaves (you know when you rub them between the fingertips) and, of course, the lemons - oh, that amazing fragrances... just wonderful! <br /><br />P.S. And how amazing is that lemon tart?! I make them too, not often, but they are one of the few desserts that I could eat daily. :)Natalia | Look-A-Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843316396695075919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-51131847616012975062015-06-19T02:59:56.066-07:002015-06-19T02:59:56.066-07:00Hello CD, Lemons are available in Taiwan, the pr...Hello CD, Lemons are available in Taiwan, the prices ranging from expensive to a large bag for about US$1.50. One oddity is that here all lemons are bright green, without a tinge of yellow. Green is considered the normal color, so that even lemon candy usually has green color and packaging. A further consequence of green lemons is that they do not distinguish them from limes, so true limes are difficult to locate (kind of the opposite of what Columnist wrote).<br /><br />I agree with you that lemons enliven almost everything you make, and I consider it absolutely essential for shan fen yuan: http://roadtoparnassus.blogspot.tw/2012/09/shan-fen-yuaneasiest-of-all.html<br /><br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-13631989229225999452015-06-19T00:45:28.258-07:002015-06-19T00:45:28.258-07:00Until quite recently it was well nigh impossible t...Until quite recently it was well nigh impossible to get lemons here in Bangkok, outgunned as they are by the locally grown limes that feature prominently in Thai cooking. But gradually lemons are being made more available in upscale supermarkets, but their prices are a bit alarming, and I bite that bitter taste to enjoy them in a number of forms, including peeled and juiced in the morning's combo; their addition makes juiced kale much less bitter, (and is aided even more by the other ingredients - apple, celery, ginger, carrot, beetroot etc). In Thai the word for lime and lemon is the same, but they distinguish lemons by the addition of "yellow" as the adjective. Seeking them out is not always fruitful, so to speak! columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-33324084607451544052015-06-18T20:54:42.410-07:002015-06-18T20:54:42.410-07:00Hello Meg,
Limoncello, that sounds like a fabulou...Hello Meg,<br /><br />Limoncello, that sounds like a fabulous idea, thank you.<br /><br />How wonderful that a potted tree can produce so much fruit. Your friends are such attentive tree guardians. They deserve every lemon.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-80094153785394302492015-06-18T20:33:43.573-07:002015-06-18T20:33:43.573-07:00My friends have a large lemon tree which they move...My friends have a large lemon tree which they move in and out of the house in its large pot. Last year, they had more than 50 lemons which ripened at the exact same time. So we made curd, limoncello and lemon tarts. It was such fun to have so many lemons right in the deepest part of winter. <br />xoPigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-43883418226245740712015-06-18T15:52:13.989-07:002015-06-18T15:52:13.989-07:00Hello Karen,
I've read that Meyer lemons do v...Hello Karen,<br /><br />I've read that Meyer lemons do very well in pots so you might consider that as an option. <br /><br />Growing citrus fruit is a funny old business. Before my daughter was born, we planted a Moro blood orange tree thinking that we'd surely have some success, seeing as Old Faithful provides so much fruit. Well, I finally had enough and gave it the chop last year to my husband's horror. We saw not a single blossom or fruit in the years it was standing, only a black sooty substance, which at one point had spread to Old Faithful. <br /><br />Do let me know if you end up with a Eureka lemon tree and how it does. My curiosity is piqued. Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-24948028052172834592015-06-18T15:45:48.994-07:002015-06-18T15:45:48.994-07:00Oh, what a sorry tale you relay here today. I can...Oh, what a sorry tale you relay here today. I cannot imagine why anyone should cut down such a beautiful, and useful, tree. Your tragic story reminds me of the blithering fools that purchased the house behind our property, lived there for a year, then moved on only after having felled two mature fig trees. Their branches over-hung into our garden and we enjoyed both the figs and the leaves (ever made fig leaf tea?). I am so glad the people that moved in after them are such a lovely family, which is the upside of this sad tree story.<br /><br />I shall make sure to hug Old Faithful this evening in honor of your tree (RIP).Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.com