it can get too cold here to grow lemons in the natural elements. rinne has some lemon trees growing in her greenhouse, made from old-recycled windows. i stopped by for a harvest.
i have always wanted to preserve lemons, it is an simple way to create a lot of flavor and create a natural condiment. preserved lemons are traditionally used in moroccan cooking but once you taste them you can get creative with how you use them. i had some left over kumquats from yesterdays cake, so i decided to make some preserved kumquats too. you can use them in recipes that call for preserved lemons. (more…)
