Little bites of sunshine. That’s what these tasty mini gems are. Little bites of sunshine in your mouth. Sweet/tart organic Meyer lemon curd, buttery puff pastry and a burst of berry sweetness. Bliss. These are a sweet treat for a brunch or cocktail party. Their small size makes them easy to hold in one hand […]
The Black Girl is Back!
Somehow, I have managed to not pull every hair out of my head this past week! Who knew moving a blog from one server to another could be so harrowing? Car accidents are harrowing, not blog migrations. Well, I have come out the other side, and I am a stronger woman for it! (OK, not […]
When Mother Nature Does Whatever The Hell She Wants
This is a lemon. Yep, a regular old lemon. Not some fancy, schmancy lemon. . . just a lemon. As I was walking part my neighbors house I spotted this beautiful freak of nature on a tree loaded with normal, boring oblong lemons. Gorgeous in its misfit way, freakishly reaching towards me like a hand. […]
Organic Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe
I love winter in Southern California. The weather changes (it’s 78 degrees right now instead of 101 degrees) and the citrus trees are loaded with fruit. I am lucky to have two Meyer lemon trees in my front yard, and those little trees produce an abundance of fruit. Twice a year actually. I love […]