During winter in many parts of Shasta County, an abundance of citrus — especially lemons – is akin to summer bumper crops of homegrown zucchini that stealthy, zucchini-weary gardeners sometimes leave in bags upon unsuspecting friends’ and neighbors’ porches. No… Continue Reading
I winced a bit when I started writing this piece because I’m pretty sure my friend Jan Gandy would not approve of what I’m about to say about her; a humble, hard-working, unselfish, behind-the-scenes woman. I’m going to write it… Continue Reading
One the things I love about my house in the Garden Tract is its two huge Meyer lemon trees, which produce a nearly endless supply of gorgeous, juicy, thin-skinned lemons. (There were three trees, but the large oak tree shaded one… Continue Reading
Turning on the oven during North State summers can be one of the last things most of us want to do. But what if you need a nice dessert? How about a no-bake lemon pie? I know, exciting, right? The… Continue Reading
I would love my friend, Joanne, even if she suddenly withdrew my standing invitation to enter her Redding yard any old time my fruit-pickin’ heart desired to pluck lemons and grapefruits from her trees. All I want. No limit. Likewise,… Continue Reading
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