Then 6 got frozen, whole
Ready for grating, blitzing, pureeing
5 went into Meyer Lemon ice-cream
4 got blitzed with sugar and frozen in ice-cube trays
Perfect for topping focaccia with Parma ham and olives
Now there were 6 Meyer lemons sitting in the box
2 went into the tastiest, most fragrant lemon curd ever
1 topped the most delicious foccaccia
bitter, sweet and lemony
1 went into a strawberry curd
Then there were 2 Meyer lemons
left and lonely as can be
1 was zested and tossed with strawberries
And the last one
Boy I can’t remember where it went!
There goes the tale
of 34 Meyer lemons in two boxes
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I had my first ever taste of Meyer lemons last June, fresh from New York and Norma.
That was a year in the making, for I’d sought them hard on my first US trip in 2011. Alas then, it wasn’t to be.
This December past, I had my sister bring 2 clam boxes full of Meyer lemons for me, and its right to say I’m obsessed. To add more juice to my ‘lemonade’, my friend, N brought me 10 more from her US trip in January! I’m in Meyer heaven.
For this reason, I’ve experimented non-stop with the juicy darlings……and come up with some gems, which I hope to share with you in the coming days. The one thing I haven’t made with Meyers which I am longing to are Lemon bars……but I will. Soon.
So, in the next few days, there will be lots of talk about the Meyer lemon- talk about its anatomy, wonderful ways to coax fruity, floral flavours from skin and pith, tips on growing your own Meyers and a series of guest posts from fellow Meyer lovers.
If you’ve had a special experience with Meyer lemons and would love to share it, let me know!
Till then, watch this space!
To the Meyer! To the Meyer!!
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I’m thrilled to find your blog. I bought a Meyer lemon tree last spring, and it is now covered with buds. I’ve never tasted one, but have been captivated by them. I can’t wait for blossoms and FRUIT!
Superb Linda. Meyer lemons are a delight to the body and soul and palate. You will love them! Excited….for you!!
I’ve seen a lot of posts on Meyer lemons, but your is the absolute best. The love shines through. To me, they smell better than any flower.
Wide grins at this post. And oh my, there’s a rhyme, ditty or three to be written about the Meyer now isn’t there? Looking forward to your series.
Its what Meyers inspire, Deepa :-)!
The love affair with meyer lemons! I made lemon bars with my meyer lemons too. You can do a search on my blog-quite tasty.
Velva
The love affair is official! I’ll be looking out for those lemon bars.
I just love your writing and stories and I know your love for those little lemons….
Thanks for giving me my first ever taste of them!
What I wouldn’t give for 34 Meyer Lemons in a box. lately all of ours have been more orange than yellow and quite a bit sweeter (more like it’s tangerine part). I’ve been disappointed as I loved a little more tang. If I ever get a big batch like yours I definitely blending up a batch and freezing them.
Oh Rhonda – I’ll take any ones I can get, so forward your box of orange ones please 🙂
I have never even heard of Meyer leomos. What make them so special? Our trees are full with lemons at the moment as well and I am looking forward to making lemon meringue pie and curd
,amy greetings, Frieda
Oh Frieda, Meyers are the citruses of the gods. They are amazingly fruity, florally fragrant and totally edible – from flesh to pith to skin!
I hadn’t heard of them till a few years ago, and only tasted them last summer. Since then I’ve been totally taken, smitten, enthralled!
If I had to describe them in 5 words I’d say they possess the ‘true essence of the lemon’. Someday, you’ll try them and you’ll understand. Lots of love X X X
I would loveeeee a lemon tree
Serendipitous indeed, with a poem! I bought a bunch myself last Saturday just because they were so ripe and beautiful with the perfect amount of juicy give. What great ideas with the foccacia and ice trays. I think some of mine are begging to become curd.
Oh the curd is magnificent. They are a wonderful, and delightful citrus. Next on my list – lemon bars! And the focaccia is stunning, not just this one, but a whole lemon one, which I saw on food52! You are blessed…..
Oh my, I can’t tell you how timely this post is, I got a bunch Mayer lemons on sale at the grocery store yesterday, I was a little unsure what do with them…So thanks for the ideas.
Also, I love your little glass pots, I always bring a couple with me whenever I got to Paris.
Have you tried growing Mayer Lemons in Nigeria?
Superb Elsa, I’ve been meaning to write the Meyer posts for months…..and I am glad somewhere they are still in season! And Paris, and yogurt pots – I’m the same. I horde them….and make cute verrine dishes with them – salads, and deserts and the like. The somehow ‘taste’ more delicious.
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I have a few suggestions for the Meyers. Watch this space. And read this article: 100 things to do with a Meyer Lemon