There are some things about California that just leave us in awe:
- lemons on our tree ripening in December
- weather that sometimes surprises us with 75 degrees in late fall
- leaf blowers (what is up with the obsession?)
- persimmons & pomegranates on our neighbors trees
- roses & flowers still in bloom
A week ago I received the most lovely package in the post from The Pink Pig. I entered this giveaway from the delightful and sweet Sandy and won 4 beautiful glasses that read "un verre d’amitié" or in English, "a glass of friendship". Thank you so much Sandy and The Pink Pig.I just adore my gift.
Keiran loves to go out in garden and bring in lemons directly from the tree.
It was only in the mid 60's today but the sun was shining down brightly and warmed us which made December lemonade a lovely treat. The lemonade was delicious especially with a bowl of freshly popped popcorn.
Warm, sunshiney weather, cold lemonade, and popcorn sounds great right about now. How great to have fruit trees right in your garden.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 02, 2009 at 09:11 PM
The cups are beautiful and the lemonade looks delicious, I need to hunt down some lemons this weekend. I would not do well in a climate where it snows!
About your popcorn, I've been meaning to ask your secret to the nutritional yeast, you said you used "melted earth balance- did you melt it, or buy it melted? I've tried to use it and my popcorn doesn't look as appetizing as yours does!
Posted by: Van | December 03, 2009 at 04:42 AM
Easy to tell you're a transplant to Calif.--wonderful! We're transplants to GA from New England and we love the southern winter "gifts" too...lettuce and mild-weather garden treats, leaves until late November, 60 and 70 degree days now & then. Enjoy your lemons!
Posted by: Anita | December 03, 2009 at 04:43 AM
I am discouraged by leaf blowers. What happened to letting leaves fertilize the soil?
How wonderful to have fruit trees! I live in TN and my garden only offers onions and herbs at this point. :-) Enjoy your freshly made snacks!
Posted by: Kristen | December 03, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Yeah lemons! The Oregonian just ran a great article on making food gifts to give as presents. One of the recipes was "Preserved Lemons". Yours look gorgeous and perfect for a project like that.
I live further north and I harvested radishes the other day. I don't think anyone will want preserved radishes! All that will grow at my place now are cool season crops like broccoli and chard.
Enjoy your bounty, it looks so lovely.
Posted by: Nancy S | December 03, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Looks refreshing! I really, really wish I had a lemon tree of my own... and especially a chance to pick some lemons in December! But, its just not in the cards here in Kansas :)
Posted by: Tayla B | December 03, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Your lemons look like Meyer lemons! Lucky folks..."A lemon a day keeps the doctor away"...Hahahaha!
Posted by: Joy | December 04, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Isn't California amazing in this way? I always forget that most of December really is still considered the Fall season. After all, the winter solistice is on December 21. However, this Fall, the trees are in flaming color and one can't help but observe how lovely this December's foilage remains. I took many of these photos in October, but my neighborhood is still aglow with red and yellow...
http://sono-ma.blogspot.com/2009/10/no-need-to-fly-to-vermont-sonoma-county.html
Posted by: Holly White-Wolfe | December 05, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Oh, please ... I want some!
Lemonade in December. What do you know?
Love it, GF. Hope you are enjoying your new surroundings!
XO
Posted by: Sandy | December 08, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Those lemons look delicious. The temp is about the same over here on the east coast. I would love to have a persimmon tree, something to look into.
Posted by: olivia | December 30, 2009 at 05:11 PM