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What to do with lemons
I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved
lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David |
What to do with lemons
"David Hare-Scott" wrote:
I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David Holiday lemonade stand for the kids. Greg |
What to do with lemons
gregz wrote:
"David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David Holiday lemonade stand for the kids. I'd love to do something like that but my street has about 9 cars a day go down it and my 'kids' are adults who live far away. D |
What to do with lemons
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David No shelters, or community kitchens? You may have to go where the need is. "When you give food to the poor, they call you a saint. When you ask why the poor have no food, they call you a communist." -Archbishop Helder Camara -- Welcome to the New America. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA736oK9FPg or E Pluribus Unum Green Party Nominee Jill Stein & Running Mate, Cheri Honkala http://www.democracynow.org/2012/7/13/green_party_nominee_jill_stein_running |
What to do with lemons
Billy wrote:
In article , "David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David No shelters, or community kitchens? You may have to go where the need is. More than a hour drive :-( D |
What to do with lemons
David Hare-Scott wrote:
I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? craigslist free give away. might have someone willing to come get them if they know about them. put up a flyer at the grocers/library/any other public bulletin board. fresh made lemonade. we can use a dozen lemons a day for that alone. slice them and pack them in sugar. candied lemon peels are great for cooking. more lemon cordial (how did you make this? there must be hundreds of versions). consider doing variants for cooking sauces later (garlic, ginger, onion, spiced). whisky sours. not sure how to do it but lemon concentrate for making other lemon things. not frozen, but canned. for later use in: lemon custard, lemon cakes, lemon pies, dang i'm hungry now... songbird |
What to do with lemons
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David Consider looking into preserved lemons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preserved_lemon http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Preserved-Lemons-231570 -- Bill S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden http://marshallmcluhanspeaks.com/ |
What to do with lemons
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote: and my 'kids' are adults who live far away. So, box them up and ship them. Citrus ships fairly well, perhaps the "kids" would appreciate some? I don't know what process Moroccan preserved lemons use (ah- salt-pickling...), but candied (lots-o-sugar and then dry) slices is one approach. Makes good winter-holiday gifts, might ship cheaper than whole lemons. -- Cats, coffee, chocolate...vices to live by Please don't feed the trolls. Killfile and ignore them so they will go away. |
What to do with lemons
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote: Billy wrote: In article , "David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David No shelters, or community kitchens? You may have to go where the need is. More than a hour drive :-( D Doesn't fit into one of your weekly shopping rounds? -- Welcome to the New America. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA736oK9FPg or E Pluribus Unum Green Party Nominee Jill Stein & Running Mate, Cheri Honkala http://www.democracynow.org/2012/7/13/green_party_nominee_jill_stein_running |
What to do with lemons
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote: Billy wrote: In article , "David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David No shelters, or community kitchens? You may have to go where the need is. More than a hour drive :-( D Have you tried http://www.neighborhoodfruit.com/faq ? You can register your trees and share what you have with others. I made and froze lemon curd last year. That works if you have the freezer space since you can't water bath can it. Since your street isn't busy is there a place you could take the fruit to share? Would the local hardware store let you put them out front with a free sign? Sometimes people at our church will bring bags of excess fruit from their trees and members of the congregation can take what they like. Even if you don't belong to a church, there might be one willing to share your fruit with their congregation members. marcella |
What to do with lemons
Ecnerwal wrote:
In article , "David Hare-Scott" wrote: and my 'kids' are adults who live far away. So, box them up and ship them. Citrus ships fairly well, perhaps the "kids" would appreciate some? I don't know what process Moroccan preserved lemons use (ah- salt-pickling...), but candied (lots-o-sugar and then dry) slices is one approach. Makes good winter-holiday gifts, might ship cheaper than whole lemons. thanks I will try candied. D |
What to do with lemons
songbird wrote:
David Hare-Scott wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? craigslist free give away. might have someone willing to come get them if they know about them. put up a flyer at the grocers/library/any other public bulletin board. fresh made lemonade. we can use a dozen lemons a day for that alone. See cordial below slice them and pack them in sugar. candied lemon peels are great for cooking. I had forgotten candying, I will try that for some. more lemon cordial (how did you make this? there must be hundreds of versions). consider doing variants for cooking sauces later (garlic, ginger, onion, spiced). Wash and dry lemons. Zest them - only the yellow part. Juice them, boil juice and zest 15 minutes then add as much white sugar as juice, dissolve and bottle. It will keep indefinitely. To use add one finger in a tall glass and fill with soda water, stir. Very yummy instant lemonade. D |
What to do with lemons
Bill who putters wrote:
In article , "David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David Consider looking into preserved lemons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preserved_lemon http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...-Lemons-231570 That is item #2 above. Great with targine. You can't use up a huge amount that way as you would never eat the product before the trees bear again. I already have enough for my own use and for presents for family and friends. D |
What to do with lemons
Marcella Peek wrote:
In article , "David Hare-Scott" wrote: Billy wrote: In article , "David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David No shelters, or community kitchens? You may have to go where the need is. More than a hour drive :-( D Have you tried http://www.neighborhoodfruit.com/faq ? You can register your trees and share what you have with others. A bit far, I am in Australia. I made and froze lemon curd last year. That works if you have the freezer space since you can't water bath can it. Running short of freezer space. I just froze 17 litres of orange juice as well as the lemon juice. Today we do the tangellos. Since your street isn't busy is there a place you could take the fruit to share? Would the local hardware store let you put them out front with a free sign? Sometimes people at our church will bring bags of excess fruit from their trees and members of the congregation can take what they like. Even if you don't belong to a church, there might be one willing to share your fruit with their congregation members. marcella Yes it looks like that will be the answer if nothing else turns up. D |
What to do with lemons
"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
I have a surplus of lemons. Any constructive suggestions? A slightly unusual use for lemons but a goodun: Lemon dusters: http://www.wendylsgreengoddess.co.nz...ng_Recipes.php |
What to do with lemons
David Hare-Scott wrote:
songbird wrote: .... candied lemon peels are great for cooking. I had forgotten candying, I will try that for some. :) if it is dry enough i'm not sure if they can be simply sliced and then dried, but i have used dried lemon peels for cooking too in the past. more lemon cordial (how did you make this? there must be hundreds of versions). consider doing variants for cooking sauces later (garlic, ginger, onion, spiced). Wash and dry lemons. Zest them - only the yellow part. Juice them, boil juice and zest 15 minutes then add as much white sugar as juice, dissolve and bottle. It will keep indefinitely. To use add one finger in a tall glass and fill with soda water, stir. Very yummy instant lemonade. sounds great. we'd love anything lemon here. Ma makes a lemon cake that others always request. songbird |
What to do with lemons
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote: I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David sell or give them away at a farmers market? |
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What to do with lemons
Lemoncello, it's an Italian drink.
Use a very sharp paring knife to cut -just- the zest, no white, from 15 lemons. Place in non-reactive bowl. Pour over the peels one 750 ml bottle of 190 proof (95 percent pure) Everclear. Most large liquor stores in the US carry it, you just have to look. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 5 days. Strain out peels and bits that have fallen off. Boil 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar. Cool. Mix both and bottle. Place in refrigerator to chill well. Sip without ice. Makes 1 and 2/3 bottles 110 proof Lemoncello. Shorti Serve "David Hare-Scott" wrote in message ... I have a surplus of lemons. I have made lemon cordial, Moroccan preserved lemons, lemon marmalade and I have a year's supply frozen lemon juice or more. There are still 4 milk crates of them left. If refrigerated I might use half a crate over the next few months before they go rotten. There is no market for them and there are insufficient takers to give them all away. Any constructive suggestions? David |
What to do with lemons
Shorti wrote:
Lemoncello, it's an Italian drink. Use a very sharp paring knife to cut -just- the zest, no white, from 15 lemons. Place in non-reactive bowl. Pour over the peels one 750 ml bottle of 190 proof (95 percent pure) Everclear. Most large liquor stores in the US carry it, you just have to look. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 5 days. Strain out peels and bits that have fallen off. Boil 2 cups water and 2 cups sugar. Cool. Mix both and bottle. Place in refrigerator to chill well. Sip without ice. Makes 1 and 2/3 bottles 110 proof Lemoncello. Shorti Sounds wonderful. Except I have about 60kgs of lemons and I can't afford that much alki (either to buy or to drink). David |
What to do with lemons
"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
I have about 60kgs of lemons Ya bloody skite! I have 2 pinkie nail sized lemons on my tree and last season I got maybe 10 tiny lemons. They tasted good but not the glut I've always wanted...... |
What to do with lemons
Farm1 wrote:
"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message I have about 60kgs of lemons Ya bloody skite! I have 2 pinkie nail sized lemons on my tree and last season I got maybe 10 tiny lemons. They tasted good but not the glut I've always wanted...... That's after I bottled, pickled and juiced the same amount. The la Nina summer and plenty of chook does the job. D |
What to do with lemons
"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
... Farm1 wrote: "David Hare-Scott" wrote in message I have about 60kgs of lemons Ya bloody skite! I have 2 pinkie nail sized lemons on my tree and last season I got maybe 10 tiny lemons. They tasted good but not the glut I've always wanted...... That's after I bottled, pickled and juiced the same amount. The la Nina summer and plenty of chook does the job. Ah! That's the secret! I'd better warn my lemon that force feeding is on the way. |
What to do with lemons
Farm1 wrote:
"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message ... Farm1 wrote: "David Hare-Scott" wrote in message I have about 60kgs of lemons Ya bloody skite! I have 2 pinkie nail sized lemons on my tree and last season I got maybe 10 tiny lemons. They tasted good but not the glut I've always wanted...... That's after I bottled, pickled and juiced the same amount. The la Nina summer and plenty of chook does the job. Ah! That's the secret! I'd better warn my lemon that force feeding is on the way. Don't overdo it especially if the stuff is fresh but they are heavy feeders. I will give a dose in the next couple of weeks as soon as they show signs of growth and then again mid summer. D |
What to do with lemons
"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
... Farm1 wrote: "David Hare-Scott" wrote in message ... Farm1 wrote: "David Hare-Scott" wrote in message I have about 60kgs of lemons Ya bloody skite! I have 2 pinkie nail sized lemons on my tree and last season I got maybe 10 tiny lemons. They tasted good but not the glut I've always wanted...... That's after I bottled, pickled and juiced the same amount. The la Nina summer and plenty of chook does the job. Ah! That's the secret! I'd better warn my lemon that force feeding is on the way. Don't overdo it especially if the stuff is fresh but they are heavy feeders. :-)) Now David, you know that I am a long time and experienced pure poo user. I've never yet killed anything from overfeeding. Undercaring then yes, I will admit to that cause of death. I will give a dose in the next couple of weeks as soon as they show signs of growth and then again mid summer. Yes, there is no sign of any active growth starting on my lemon yet. My roses, yes, but not the lemon. |
you can never have too much lemonade! :D
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