Today I’m starting a section of pantry staples. Just a recipe, a photo or two, and a few words. Quick and easy. It is February in Berkeley, CA and the Meyer lemon trees are full! So the “essentials” for my pantry (this month) will be lemon rich. First up: Preserved Lemons, a … [Read more...]
Cranberry Lemon Verbena Sherbet
On our Thanksgiving table we have an abundance of pies. Last year we had seven—for eleven people. I’m not the only one who likes “a little of each”, which adds up to a lot. … [Read more...]
Lemon Snap Snaps
Lemon verbena is like cilantro, either you love it or you don’t. My feet are firmly planted in the love it camp. Verbena is citrusy, herbaceous, and perfumey. In the opposing camp, some think it smells like Lemon Pledge. I don’t experience it in that way. … [Read more...]