Oooooh, the broiled Meyer lemon sounds like a great accompaniment to all the fat ducks we eat. And we've got a Meyer lemon tree in our back yard, so gobs and gobs of 'em to play with.
First ... I've just cleared an area for a lemon tree now that I actually have the space and live somewhere that they thrive. So excited! I ADORE lemons. Will probably put in a key lime or two as well ... but that will come later.
So here's my question: I've made limoncello with both vodka and Everclear, and my daughter (who enjoyed limoncello probably more than she should have while studying in Italy) said that the Everclear is closer to what she drank in Florence, in both the milky appearance and taste. Thoughts on that?
Was drinking a lemon tea when I sat down to go through emails, etc., so I caught this at the perfect time. It has inspired me to perhaps candy some lemon peel this afternoon. I've done orange for the filling for Italian fig cookies, but have never done this with lemon. Very excited!
I made both and have to agree that the vodka was less harsh ... interesting thought using the juice to make the syrup. So you did 1-1 juice to sugar, or used what juice you got and supplemented with water?
I have made lemon curd and preserved lemons. My friend made the candied peel and it was so good now I have to as well. I once experimented and used the juice of the lemon to make the simple syrup for the limoncello…OMG…talk about flavor! Can you tell I love lemons! Thank you for the great recipes as usual!❤️
Oooooh, the broiled Meyer lemon sounds like a great accompaniment to all the fat ducks we eat. And we've got a Meyer lemon tree in our back yard, so gobs and gobs of 'em to play with.
LUCKY!
Yeah, we live in the land of milk and honey for sure. Not a perfect place, but a damn good one.
First ... I've just cleared an area for a lemon tree now that I actually have the space and live somewhere that they thrive. So excited! I ADORE lemons. Will probably put in a key lime or two as well ... but that will come later.
So here's my question: I've made limoncello with both vodka and Everclear, and my daughter (who enjoyed limoncello probably more than she should have while studying in Italy) said that the Everclear is closer to what she drank in Florence, in both the milky appearance and taste. Thoughts on that?
Was drinking a lemon tea when I sat down to go through emails, etc., so I caught this at the perfect time. It has inspired me to perhaps candy some lemon peel this afternoon. I've done orange for the filling for Italian fig cookies, but have never done this with lemon. Very excited!
I got it to be milky by using the juice to make the simple syrup.. found vodka to be less harsh.. but that is my taste…
I made both and have to agree that the vodka was less harsh ... interesting thought using the juice to make the syrup. So you did 1-1 juice to sugar, or used what juice you got and supplemented with water?
Yes I did 1:1…so delicious!
I have made lemon curd and preserved lemons. My friend made the candied peel and it was so good now I have to as well. I once experimented and used the juice of the lemon to make the simple syrup for the limoncello…OMG…talk about flavor! Can you tell I love lemons! Thank you for the great recipes as usual!❤️