Most of our Meyer lemons are quite pleasingly ordinary and round in shape. However, we've been watching this one lemon mature into this very unusual shape.
I think it's quite beautiful in its own way. We picked a bunch of lemons today and let my brother, Dennis come and choose which ones he wanted. We also set aside some for my two aunts. The lemons were all ripening at the same time.
Smiling broadly, Dennis picked this one up right away and marveled at its original look.
"Can I have this one?" he asked. "I'd like to take a photo of it."
It's wonderful how nature will create these mysterious shapes or colors every so often. It adds a certain wonder to our day as we ponder why and how it happened.
I like to think of us always cherishing these different creations and just marvel at their distinctive beauty.
And then along those same lines... respect and enjoy all the differences we have in our world.
Helpful Lemonade Hint:
My brother, Dennis just told me he adds a teeny bit (maybe a 1/4 of a teaspoon) of baking soda into his pitcher of lemonade. It takes some of the acid sharpness out of the lemons. Sounded pretty interesting to me.
Happy Solstice, everyone!
Smiling broadly, Dennis picked this one up right away and marveled at its original look.
"Can I have this one?" he asked. "I'd like to take a photo of it."
I like to think of us always cherishing these different creations and just marvel at their distinctive beauty.
And then along those same lines... respect and enjoy all the differences we have in our world.
Helpful Lemonade Hint:
My brother, Dennis just told me he adds a teeny bit (maybe a 1/4 of a teaspoon) of baking soda into his pitcher of lemonade. It takes some of the acid sharpness out of the lemons. Sounded pretty interesting to me.
Happy Solstice, everyone!
Even lemons can strive for originality. :)
ReplyDeleteOne side of that lemon might be sweet instead of sour...looks like a split personality. DrumMajor
ReplyDeleteThis one definitely marches to a different drummer.
ReplyDeleteCurious if the taste is also unique.
If I had seen this fruit in a supermarket, I would have wondered what fruit it might be. That is a unique lemon.
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ReplyDeleteWhat I was trying to post was -Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - even in lemons!
What fun! I'll bet they taste just as good and add some interest as well.
ReplyDeleteit looks like a siamese twin lemon...lol!
ReplyDeleteI think this lemon got hung up on the stem supporting it. Did you cut it open yet? Does it taste the same as the others. you should call this post "Freaky Fruit" maybe. Dianne
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great lemon! I don't know your brother, but somehow I'm not surprised he chose it. Either of my brothers would have done the same thing.
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What a great lemon and good idea for the lemmon aide. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting lemon. Bet it tasted just as good as the normal ones.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lemonade tip, it makes sense! Enjoy your lemon bounty!
ReplyDeleteis that what they meant by a "lemon" rating.
ReplyDeleteKay, I just picked 5 lemons off my Meyer Lemon tree! They are so good!
ReplyDeleteDianne: I didn't cut it because Dennis took it home. He probably just added it to the rest of his lemonade pitcher.
ReplyDelete" I like to think of us always cherishing these different creations and just marvel at their distinctive beauty."
ReplyDeleteYou are a poet, Kay!
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I'm glad you got your photo before Dennis claimed his prize!
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