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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 24 2005 : 1:22:25 PM
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Very nice Sue!
farmgirl@heart
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2005 : 1:44:08 PM
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Thanks Sue! That is a great article!
Being is what it is. Jean Paul Sartre |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2005 : 3:05:01 PM
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Haven't looked at Sue's site yet but when I make my Earl grey Tea I use any apple jelly recipe, only I take about 4 cups of the juice and bring it to a boil. I then steep a box of Earl Grey tea bags in the juice. Remove the tea bags and then make jelly as you would. I like it on shortbread cookies for tea. Enjoy! Simply, Julia
"The gloom of the world is but a shadow; behind it, yet within our reach is joy. Take joy!" Fr.Giovanni |
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Susie Q
True Blue Farmgirl
122 Posts
Susan
So. California
USA
122 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2005 : 3:18:10 PM
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LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS
I've got lemon trees and I've been picking every week. If I'm not making lemon curd or preserved lemons for gifts it's lemon pies, lemon bread and bars, lemon sorbet. I've got bags of frozen zest and frozen juice too. Around February/March the tangerines come in at then my kitchen is piled high with tangerines. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2005 : 3:23:10 PM
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What a wonderful thing to be overloaded with Susan!!! I miss my lemon tree. (used to be a Calif girl like you)
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2005 : 11:33:34 PM
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I LOOKED AROUND MY KITCHEN AND WONDERED........
Who the heck made this big mess and why aren't there any real Oompa Loompa's around to clean up for me!!! |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2005 : 12:48:18 AM
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I LOOKED AROUND MY KITCHEN AND WONDERED
How I could be having such a BAD dream, so im going to bed now and when I wake up tomorrow, its going to be all CLEANED up ROFL
Shirley in OLy |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2005 : 04:49:05 AM
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I love lemon curd and make it every year as Christmas gifts, brings back sweet memories of the fresh lemons my Dad brought me from his tree in Calif. Lucky you Susie Q, a nickname my Dad gave me!
Sisterhood of the Traveling Art and Apron...
I'm not 40 something, I'm 39.95 plus shipping and handling! |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2005 : 04:50:50 AM
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Forgot to thank you ladies for checking out my article, got lost down memory lane for a bit......THANK YOU!!
Sisterhood of the Traveling Art and Apron...
I'm not 40 something, I'm 39.95 plus shipping and handling! |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2005 : 9:55:42 PM
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Susie Q, Do you can you Lemon curd? If you do I would love to have the recipe.
"The gloom of the world is but a shadow; behind it, yet within our reach is joy. Take joy!" Fr.Giovanni |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2005 : 11:04:05 PM
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If SuzyQ dosn't have a recipe, I do...yummy stuff! My favorite thing to do with lemon curd is dip granny smith apple slices in it. My kids LOVE this! Especially the 25 year old.
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2005 : 12:19:45 AM
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How do you make lemon curd?
It sounds very yummy.and how do you use it.
thanks
shirley in oly |
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
792 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2005 : 01:02:50 AM
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DUH!! I have made lemon curd for years and never thought to CAN IT... Sometimes I amaze myself at how dumb I can be.
So help me ..how long do you put it in the water bath or is another dreaded pressure cooker item? HELP!!?? |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2005 : 11:27:10 AM
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I too have a special recipe for lemon curd if anyone wants it, and I've tried many, all of which I can in a hot water bath for 30 min. with good results from all.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Art and Apron......
I'm not 40 something, I'm 39.95 plus shipping and handling! |
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lareyna
True Blue Farmgirl
242 Posts
Arlene
Valley Ford
Ca
USA
242 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2005 : 1:23:41 PM
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Ummm, what is Lemon Curd??
I was Country before Country was COOL!!!! |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 04:52:57 AM
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Lemon curd is a english sauce that is thick and creamy and can be used on toast, muffings, filling for cakes and the list goes on......would you like the recipe? It's wonderful!
Sisterhood of the Traveling Art and Apron......
I'm not 40 something, I'm 39.95 plus shipping and handling! |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 05:14:14 AM
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| Yum! Yum! Yum! Yes, junebug Sue -- please share your recipe for Lemon Curd!! Perfect as a Christmas gift for my sis, who loves afternoon tea. |
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LJRphoto
True Blue Farmgirl
760 Posts
Laura
Hickory Corners
MI
USA
760 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 06:30:00 AM
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I'm so inspired I may go see about picking apples out of our overgrown orchard.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." -Mark Twain
http://ljrenterprises.blogspot.com/ |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 11:34:02 AM
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English Lemon Curd
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
2/3 c. lemon juice
3 lg. eggs,well beaten
1/2 c. cold, unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
In top of a double boiler, combine sugar, peel, juice and eggs. Place over simmering water. Cook, stirring well for about 20 min. or till thick and smooth. Add butter pieces, a few at a time, during the last 5 min. of cooking. Pour into refridgerator or freezing containers, or process in hot water bath for 30 min. Makes 2 1/2 cups.
Katie-Ell, I've doubled the recipe before with no problems. This also makes a wonderful filling for tarts. With all this talk about lemon curd lately, I think I will make a batch and get a jump start on the holiday gift baskets. Enjoy!
Sisterhood of the Traveling Art and Apron....
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LJRphoto
True Blue Farmgirl
760 Posts
Laura
Hickory Corners
MI
USA
760 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 12:14:33 PM
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Thanks for the recipe Sue. I may try it next time I see some lemons that look pretty good. Being from the Midwest I have to go to the grocery store.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." -Mark Twain
http://ljrenterprises.blogspot.com/ |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 4:32:49 PM
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| Thanks for the Lemon Curd recipe -- looks great. Just purchased some beautiful lemons today, intending to make my famous lemon squares . . . may have to make curd instead. But I'll have to purchase a double boiler -- been married 24 years and never owned one, although I remember making Seven-Minute frosting with my Mom years ago using her battered old double boiler. . . . I see the curd can be frozen? Have you done that? How is it after thawing -- not watery? I don't can (although I CAN can); this year I'm using my freezer more. So I'd love to add Lemon Curd to my freezer (mini-)hoard, which right now includes corn off-cob and strawberry-rhubarb freezer jam. Thanks so much, Sue! |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 8:23:33 PM
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The kitchen itself isn't so bad, its the fridge with the huge bag of blackberries I froze and now am going to make into jam for Christmas gifts. And a blackberry skillet cake. Then I have cranberries to make into sauce that have been frozen since late last fall. Its bad when you get a whole year behind!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 8:25:14 PM
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That lemon curd recipe is identical to mine Sue!! It is a good one!
Katie-ell...I had bad luck with freezing lemon curd..maybe someone else has had better luck.
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 8:31:45 PM
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Thank you Sue so much! I can't wait! My mom also loves lemon curd, canning it will make a great Christmas present for her and others. You're Grrrrrrreat! Simply, Julia
"The gloom of the world is but a shadow; behind it, yet within our reach is joy. Take joy!" Fr.Giovanni |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 10:09:41 PM
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Mmmmmm. Thanks for the recipe. I love lemon curd on my scones. I've been told it's easy to make, but I'd never know to can it. I'll be trying this one :)
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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