I’m visiting my family in Southern California and there is glorious citrus everywhere.

Young fruit and blossoms

Citrus themed apron to get in the right frame of mind.

Slicing for threaded garlands.

A garland ready for drying.

Sliced and salted for preserved citrus.
Salted citrus in lemon juice brine with bay leaves and pepper corns. This will be ready in 3-4 weeks when the rind softens.
Here’s a NYT recipe for preserved lemons.
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