White chocolate chips, fresh lemon juice, and toasted pecans combine for a blast of flavor in these yummy treats. This recipe adapted from the Hershey's Recipe Collection cookbook is one all … [Read more...]
Wrapping Up the Season
There was a chill in the air today that felt like summer was really over. I decided it was time to say good-bye to the two tomato plants that I have called my garden this year. After the wet spring … [Read more...]
Lemon Pecan Tea Bread
This recipe for Lemon Pecan Tea Bread is from Totally Lemons Cookbook. It's one of those fun little themed cookbooks that not only has some great recipes, it also is good reading because it has facts … [Read more...]
Citrus Blueberry Muffins
These muffins have lemon, orange, and lime zest all combined in a tender, light blueberry muffin. When you taste these, you won't forget the citrus twist. The sweet smell and taste comes from fresh … [Read more...]
Lemon Cookies
My Lemon Cookie recipe is one of those I've kept in my three-ring recipe binder for so many years now I don't remember where it came from. I checked several of my older cookbooks, but I couldn't … [Read more...]
Lemon, Almond, and Raisin Loaf
Today's recipe is a rich quick bread that would be great served at breakfast. The loaf makes a striking presentation topped with sliced almonds.The source of my recipe is a cookbook called Quick … [Read more...]
A (Sugar Free) Lemon Pie for Peggy
I had lunch one day last week with my friend Judy. She told me that her mother, Peggy, was a reader of my blog, but that she was wanting some recipes for sugar free desserts. I'm been thinking about … [Read more...]
My Lemon Tree
I really love Meyer lemons. I love them so much I wanted to grow my own Meyer lemon tree, so back on May 22 of this year I ordered one from a plant nursery. I waited and waited for it to be shipped, … [Read more...]
A Fruit Tray and Dip
Today I made an assorted fruit tray with a Lemon Fruit Dip. Fruit trays are so versatile; just to name a few ways a fruit tray can be used - as an appetizer, served at meals as a side, served at … [Read more...]
Growing Lemons
My sister Helen has a lemon tree. She bought it about the middle of February at a plant nursery in Dallas and potted it soon afterward. She kept it indoors until the weather warmed up, then put the … [Read more...]
