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Monday, March 25, 2013

Displaying Lemons


Lemons are an integral part of our culinary life. I slice them into iced tea, bake them over fish, and zest them into all manner of dishes. Why not display them beautifully? Here I have them paired with my favorite color of blue pottery. Lemons also look wonderful in clear glass dishes or hurricanes.



I have had this blue pottery compote, tray, and large Italian tray stored for a while but decided they needed to be on the kitchen island. Now, I should make lemon curd again. I also have red potatoes in a dough bowl and onions in another blue bowl. I like fruits and vegetables sitting around in bowls. It looks warm and cozy. 



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45 comments:

  1. Cranberry MorningMarch 25, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Love the lemon display. I just recently did the same thing with limes. They're so fresh and beautiful!

    I went to Bloglovin, but I don't see how to make it come up in a list of my blogs (one without pictures) so that I can get more blogs on my screen. Do you know how to do that?

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  2. Donna WilkesMarch 25, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Lemons are like sunshine - always bright and cheerful. Love that blue pottery.

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  3. Lillie and MossMarch 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Lemons are something I love to display also in the kitchen. Very lovely!! Thanks for the heads up on Goggle connect, I was not aware.
    Hugs, Shari ")

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  4. DawnMarch 25, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Pretty lemon display:)

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  5. Pam KesslerMarch 25, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Blue and yellow is one of my favorite combinations. I have no lemons in my house. No potatoes either. Might just have an onion though.

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  6. 20 North OraMarch 25, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Those look beautiful on your island!!

    Judy

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  7. Terra March 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I think lemons are one of the most beautiful things in existence and they look gorgeous in your pottery, and we like them in lots of ways for cooking, as you do. My young lemon tree is giving us lemons, hurray!

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  8. Leslie Anne TarabellaMarch 25, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    One of my favorite meals: Pasta with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon, a touch of cream, and fresh parmesan cheese! MMmmmmm! Lemony!

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  9. Leslie Anne TarabellaMarch 25, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    And one more thing . . . I'm taking your word and adding the Bloglovin' thing-a-ma-jig to my blog. Hope it works!

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  10. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 25, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    following you on Bloglovin. would you follow me too, please.

    this look delicious. i love lemons. i have been told they are not good for my teeth though. so yummy good. ( :

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  11. Carlene @ Organized ClutterMarch 25, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Blue and yellow are a great combo. Love your pottery.

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  12. SouthhamsdarlingMarch 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Hi Olive. I have always loved blue and yellow, and the lemons look super displayed by that. I have never thought of putting onions and potatoes in bowls, but I might give it a go!

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  13. Brenda PruittMarch 25, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    I love blue and yellow together. Reminds me of the sky and the sun. Lemons are always so pretty put out on display.
    Brenda

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  14. Blondie's JournalMarch 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I like to keep my lemons displayed in the summer when I am using them like mad...they make everything look so fresh. I really don't have much of anything blue I have realized and I do love how well yellow and blue look together. I know you love playing with your island as much as I do, it looks wonderful!

    XO,
    Jane

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  15. LynnMarch 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Great pics! I still haven't tried making lemon curd but I do want to:@)

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 25, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    The lemons make for such a pretty picture in your blue bowl, Olive. I have some faux lemons that I usually bring out when it gets warmer and put in a tall apothecary jar I have.

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  17. The Boston LadyMarch 25, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    As soon as i get my head back on straight, I will make the jump to Bloglovin. Love the lemons in the blue bowl. Ann

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  18. Julie MarieMarch 25, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Hi Olive... just popping in to see what you are up to... your lemons look so pretty,and that lemon dessert looks delish!... Hope you are enjoying some beautiful Springtime weather... much love, xoxo Julie Marie

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  19. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeMarch 25, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I had some of the Best lemon curd EVER when we had tea at Fortnam and Mason. Your's look just as thick and creamy
    ~ yum

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  20. craftylesMarch 25, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I love lemons too They are great for decorating. Your lemon curd looks yummy!

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  21. hidden art of homemakingMarch 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Hey Olive, I am now following you on bloglovin...just trusted you and dove right in....now I guess I better learn a little about it tomorrow. LOL
    you reminded me I need to make some lemon curd...love that stuff...
    Love, Mona

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  22. Rosemary@villabarnesMarch 25, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Okay, that lemon curd looks delish. I keep scrolling back to it. I love lemons.

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  23. Nancy @ The HeadmistressMarch 25, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I'm late, as usual, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your lemons! I like LEMONS with a little fish, chicken, shrimp, etc. One can NEVER have enough lemons! Our little tree down here in Louisiana has some babies; perhaps in November we can harvest (unless we have one of those PESKY hurricanes). Thanks for sharing what will HOPEFULLY come here later!
    Nancy

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  24. LynneMarch 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Love the vibrancy of Lemon Yellow . . . and with the blue, I really like!

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  25. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 25, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Love all your lemony pictures! I'm following you on Bloglovin...hope you'll follow me too, link on my sidebar!
    :)
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  26. Melissa@daisymaebelle.comMarch 25, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    The lemons are so bright and happy! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  27. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Love your beautiful photos and the sun shiny lemons.

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  28. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMarch 26, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    The lemons really look pretty in the blue bowl!

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  29. Maureen WyattMarch 26, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Oh my gosh, that pottery and the lemons are perfect on your island! No florist creation could do better.

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  30. KellyMarch 26, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I love lemons and ALWAYS have them on hand. I cut them up and put them in my ice water. They look good displayed sitting out as you've done too.

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  31. Sunflowers With SmilesMarch 26, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Lovely display of lemons. I planted a lemon tree and hope it will bear lemons, fingers crossed. Happy Easter!

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  32. Olga PoltavaMarch 26, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    I love your last photo; such a pretty vignette. Yellow and blue look lovely together.

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  33. chateau chicMarch 26, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    You're right, fruit looks so pretty displayed in pretty dishes. Bright yellow lemons with blue -- so pretty!
    Mary Alice

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  34. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonMarch 26, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I had to come check you out since I never saw a lemon I didn't love.

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  35. Nancy @ The HeadmistressMarch 26, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Yellow and blue can NEVER be wrong! Beautiful!

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  36. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com March 27, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    They are perfect with blue! :)

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  37. PCovi March 27, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    A bowl of lemons is just so inviting!! So fresh and
    just wonderful.
    What kinda cake is that? Looks perfecto!

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  38. SewSweetVIntageMarch 27, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Love your lemon bowl. Just the inspiration i needed for a blue bowl i have:) Pinned! New follow. Follow me too at http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/03/vintage-popcorn-chenille.html

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  39. Debra@CommonGroundMarch 28, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    oooh, this is gorgeous,LOVE those curtains!!

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  40. DewenaMarch 28, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    I remember from another post of yours that I share your love of lemons. They are the most important piece of produce in my refrigerator. And I love the look of them in glass bowls or in blue dishes like yours. I used to try keeping a glass bowl handy in the refrigerator as Alexandra Stoddard suggested but they really keep fresher in my crisper drawer. Lemon recipes are my favorite. I even spritz fresh lemon juice on Hagen Daz vanilla ice cream, something suggested by Jan Karon that I tried. Now it's my favorite dessert.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Lemons are beautiful aren't they? My neighbor also has a home in California and they just returned here last week. She brought me huge fresh lemons from her tree. I was thrilled and will be using them in and on my asparagus dish for Easter brunch. Happy Easter Olive.

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  42. Danni@SiloHillFarmMarch 29, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Coming your way from Distressed Donna's blog! I look forward to meeting her some day myself. Happy to be following along via bloglovin and looking forward to some of your gardening posts!

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  43. Danni@SiloHillFarmMarch 29, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Oh...and I forgot to say...Cutting for Stone...one of my all time favorite books!!

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  44. Liz @ Quirky VistasMarch 29, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Love those lemons! Beautiful shots.
    Liz

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  45. MaryMarch 30, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    I love lemon curd, I usually cheat & buy it at Trader Joe's though :) Following you on BL!

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