tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post4676179937828246543..comments2023-10-31T22:41:48.247+08:00Comments on ramblings from a gypsy soul: When life hands you lemons...christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-24372772465742028332008-09-26T17:39:00.000+08:002008-09-26T17:39:00.000+08:00Oh Anne, you make me envious of your bountiful lem...Oh Anne, you make me envious of your bountiful lemon trees! :) I do believe this would work with sour oranges too, I don't see why not? Please let me know if you try it and how it comes out. :)christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-91036907897959727872008-09-17T01:29:00.000+08:002008-09-17T01:29:00.000+08:00Great timing! I have a couple of lemon trees in t...Great timing! I have a couple of lemon trees in the yard that are bearing bountiful quantities of ripening fruit. I wonder if the same process would work with sour oranges?Anne Lossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352493466101958103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-65781900766060185302007-08-28T20:12:00.000+08:002007-08-28T20:12:00.000+08:00Ilva, yay! More preserved lemon dishes to look for...Ilva, yay! More preserved lemon dishes to look forward to from my favorite bloggers. :)christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-53006918935321411972007-08-27T23:45:00.000+08:002007-08-27T23:45:00.000+08:00oh, this will be one of my next projects! thanks!oh, this will be one of my next projects! thanks!Ilvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06917489033091463791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-40963556996123559852007-08-25T12:12:00.000+08:002007-08-25T12:12:00.000+08:00Knittymommmy, I can't wait to use them! :) Nunu's ...Knittymommmy, I can't wait to use them! :) <BR/><BR/>Nunu's mom! I didn't mean to make you feel guilty, sorry! I enjoy your other blog just as much anyway. :) You can't imagine how excited I am for you about the restaurant! What a dream. I can see it becoming a fast favorite!christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-85755497967735590552007-08-25T06:47:00.000+08:002007-08-25T06:47:00.000+08:00Hi Christine, t'was nice to see you dropping by my...Hi Christine, t'was nice to see you dropping by my site. <BR/><BR/>Now, you've made me feel a tad guilty about neglecting my food blog. <BR/><BR/>And yes, about the restaurant in Boracay? It's going to be amazing. That's a promise. I look forward to seeing you there...;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-7857814413704146202007-08-24T01:03:00.000+08:002007-08-24T01:03:00.000+08:00I am looking forward to trying the preserved lemon...I am looking forward to trying the preserved lemons. Can't wait to see what you do with them.The Knittymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669230093238151226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-87287945644096837442007-08-24T00:26:00.000+08:002007-08-24T00:26:00.000+08:00Haha you're too cute, Christina! You can bet your ...Haha you're too cute, Christina! You can bet your hiney I'll hire you for my "future cookbook". ;) Gosh you just reminded me, I need to crack that can of chipotles open ASAP!<BR/><BR/>Belinda you are much too sweet, thank you! :) I love that my post brought back lovely memories of your grandmother. <BR/><BR/>Thank you, Patricia! Preserving lemons couldn't be easier. The hardest part is the wait. christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-31954410238712334222007-08-23T23:15:00.000+08:002007-08-23T23:15:00.000+08:00Those photos are absolutely beautiful, Christine!A...Those photos are absolutely beautiful, Christine!<BR/>And I've always thought that making preserved lemons was very difficult. You just proved me wrong!Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-13699601879477686282007-08-23T22:56:00.000+08:002007-08-23T22:56:00.000+08:00Christine! You have outdone yourself with this le...Christine! You have outdone yourself with this lemon themed post! Lemons...they are just the best little things, aren't they?! What fabulous recipes for preserved and pickled lemoms...my grandmother used to make something along these lines, and it really brought back memories of her. :-) And your photos....wow, absolutely gorgeously done!Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114357903650884040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-20605897717216145782007-08-23T21:55:00.000+08:002007-08-23T21:55:00.000+08:00"About the cookbook - maybe never. I'm so far from..."About the cookbook - maybe never. I'm so far from being knowledgaable enough to come up with one and the idea makes me laugh."<BR/><BR/>My dear Christine, your blog reveals otherwise. <BR/><BR/>If you had the interest, you could certainly write and self-publish a beautiful small cookbook. It wouldn't have to be THE definitive cookbook on anything. We're not all Mario Batali.<BR/><BR/>The Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763597582994909503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-52035581264785263052007-08-23T16:54:00.000+08:002007-08-23T16:54:00.000+08:00Thanks, Jojo! Every time I give the jars a shake I...Thanks, Jojo! Every time I give the jars a shake I get so excited with all the possibilities! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Didi, it can be quite frustrating when you don't find the food you enjoyed elsewhere at home. That's how I feel about Peruvian and Brazilian food, among others. :) I met someone a long time ago who was on that exact detox plan. I don't think I could do it. A good friend of mine did christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-9927830509117467832007-08-23T16:21:00.000+08:002007-08-23T16:21:00.000+08:00Hi Christine thanks for visiting my site. I love y...Hi Christine thanks for visiting my site. I love your site and look forward to trying out some of your ideas.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074005234609879061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-54872847255286862752007-08-23T12:03:00.000+08:002007-08-23T12:03:00.000+08:00Ooooooh!! Lemons!! I soo live Middle Eastern foo...Ooooooh!! Lemons!! I soo live Middle Eastern food! Became a huge huge fan when I got to visit Hatam's Restaurant in Anaheim. Loved it to bits and now - I can't seem to find any that even remotely compares the the quality of dishes they served there.<BR/><BR/>Picture looks really good ah!! :) I can't help but wonder what surprise you have in store for us with the Lemons! :)<BR/><BR/>There's Didihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966608246374142055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-62602049999219317012007-08-23T11:15:00.000+08:002007-08-23T11:15:00.000+08:00Gorgeous photos Nens! Thanks for posting these re...Gorgeous photos Nens! Thanks for posting these recipes...I will try them! Can't wait to see what you whip up with these :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-59259004477255735342007-08-23T08:52:00.000+08:002007-08-23T08:52:00.000+08:00Thank you skinny gourmet. :)That's really sweet of...Thank you skinny gourmet. :)That's really sweet of you. This is the first time I'm trying my hand at preserving lemons, join me! Then we can compare notes.<BR/><BR/>Hey Christina! I am a fan of Nigella and do have that book. You're right, the last thing I made from that book involved roasting chicken with lemons. And though I've heard of it, I've never tried sumac but would love to. Miss you, christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-13974718088238629822007-08-23T06:52:00.000+08:002007-08-23T06:52:00.000+08:00Sounds very exotic! I am quite amazed by your know...Sounds very exotic! I am quite amazed by your knowledge of cooking. <BR/>Great pictures. When do we see a cookbook written and illustrated by you?Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02495108366627361182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-55137374857083314732007-08-23T03:56:00.000+08:002007-08-23T03:56:00.000+08:00ps. Your photos -- galing!ps. Your photos -- galing!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763597582994909503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-3160435561378810362007-08-23T03:54:00.000+08:002007-08-23T03:54:00.000+08:00Ms Christine Temptress,Are you a Nigella Lawson fa...Ms Christine Temptress,<BR/><BR/>Are you a Nigella Lawson fan by any chance? I've been cooking from her "Forever Summer" cookbook and noted how much she likes to use lemons in her cooking. They add such a fragrant kick it adds to a dish.<BR/><BR/>I heart lemons.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to Nigella I've also discovered the pleasures of using sumac. It's a citrus-y spice. Fantastic. Middle Eastern I believeChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763597582994909503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-61965240661868213962007-08-23T01:19:00.000+08:002007-08-23T01:19:00.000+08:00Your photos are beautiful! You have a real eye. I'...Your photos are beautiful! You have a real eye. I've never preserved lemons though, but you make me curious.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536605275696098588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-52918584061245096712007-08-23T01:02:00.000+08:002007-08-23T01:02:00.000+08:00Thank you, Socky! :) Ferdz, that's so true. Cookin...Thank you, Socky! :) <BR/><BR/>Ferdz, that's so true. Cooking is the one art form that appeals to practically all the senses which is why I admire all the great chefs. I took the photos myself, thanks for the compliment. :)<BR/><BR/>Lydia, why am I not surprised? You have the most amazing pantry ever! :)<BR/><BR/>Marvin, makes perfect sense to me. Pickling and preserving the lemons mellows them christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-15023934367591977362007-08-23T00:47:00.000+08:002007-08-23T00:47:00.000+08:00Great photos! Looking forward to seeing how you us...Great photos! Looking forward to seeing how you use the lemons!wysgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607359934108793357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-1754366842068614112007-08-22T23:11:00.000+08:002007-08-22T23:11:00.000+08:00We regularly go to several excellent restaurants s...We regularly go to several excellent restaurants serving Lebanese and Persian food in my area. I absolutely love them!<BR/><BR/>I happen to have a large bag of organic lemons and will pickle them today, thanks for the recipe.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful shots, btw.Oggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699199357200862031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-62305694269294443942007-08-22T21:01:00.000+08:002007-08-22T21:01:00.000+08:00I remember having preserved lemons with guinea fow...I remember having preserved lemons with guinea fowl a few years ago at an Italian restaurant. The flavor of the lemons was very rich, without being tart, if that makes sense. It was so good.<BR/><BR/>How long do the lemons last?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10486650.post-81814086647313158852007-08-22T19:20:00.000+08:002007-08-22T19:20:00.000+08:00I love making preserved lemons; there's always a j...I love making preserved lemons; there's always a jar going in my fridge.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.com