tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post6234902545785284773..comments2024-03-29T15:58:41.446+10:00Comments on down to earth: Processing the lemon harvestUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34561889414958200472012-07-25T10:25:23.163+10:002012-07-25T10:25:23.163+10:00This is just what I need. I moved to a country tow...This is just what I need. I moved to a country town 6 months ago and have a lemon tree about to burst with fruit. Looking for ways to use the lemons and not waste them, this is great. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663327282578377146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3444759123042576542012-01-07T07:57:29.894+10:002012-01-07T07:57:29.894+10:00Hi Rhonda,
It's been a long time since I have...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />It's been a long time since I have visited the blog and it appears to have changed so much from the beginning. The growth is amazing. I have just been enjoying your lemon post and it's made me think I should take the kids down and pick ours to store. Our tree is like yours but currently laden due to good regular rain over the past 18 months. I think I'll dig out Mum's old cordial recipe. My SIL stops by every day and keeps me up to date with your acitivites. Now that I have finished studying I think I'll try to stop by more often.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8942826520128336412009-08-31T12:59:17.915+10:002009-08-31T12:59:17.915+10:00I am envious of your lemons. In my three years li...I am envious of your lemons. In my three years living in Australia we made good use of the lemons in other people's yards. Many people weren't using them at all, or just squeezing them on fish. I truly wish we could grow our own here in Canada. <br /><br />Your whole blog makes me want to buy an acreage and grow and make everything we use. I'm sure you're not trying to induce envy though!Evelyn in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273654056979750579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35278025344621728032009-08-31T10:53:13.078+10:002009-08-31T10:53:13.078+10:00I've been reading your blog for several months...I've been reading your blog for several months now and enjoy it very much. I am a bit concerned by your use of recycled plastic drink bottles. These are designed as single use bottles and the plastic degrades into the contents if used repeatedly. I know of some folks who have been seriously ill from reusing drink bottles. I would not use them myself but can't think of an alternative that would be as simple! Blessed Be.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906255371805150247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14937875409181794682009-08-31T05:21:11.552+10:002009-08-31T05:21:11.552+10:00Hello Rhonda Jean - I read your blog regularly, bu...Hello Rhonda Jean - I read your blog regularly, but only comment occasionally.<br /><br />That cut lemon in your first photo is beautiful. There is something very pretty about a slice of citrus fruit. The climate I live in is not suitable for growing lemons, so up until a few years ago, I had never tasted a fresh homegrown lemon. Then a friend of mine, who lives in a warmer climate, sent me a box of lemons from her own tree. Wow, it was like I had never tasted a lemon before!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17942783659661369561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48537910309009393192009-08-31T05:01:05.444+10:002009-08-31T05:01:05.444+10:00I love opening my e mail and finding a new post fr...I love opening my e mail and finding a new post from you.I make a cup of tea and hope the baby will let me sit and read for a couple of minutes :) You have taught me and inspired me so much since I found your blog.I'm a stay at home mum who decided to start living more for me and my family.I was looking for ways to be more self sufficient and you help inspire me.I also have tried to remember what my gram used to do and I ask my dad how they lived when he grew up, that has also helped me.Thaks for sharing your life with us,it is very much appreciated.ramianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2043554299737154732009-08-31T03:31:31.522+10:002009-08-31T03:31:31.522+10:00Hi Rhonda,
This is a fantastic idea, I have so man...Hi Rhonda,<br />This is a fantastic idea, I have so many lemons on my lemon trees, tomorrow I think we will harvest them and freeze the juice. I have a lovely lemon cordial recipe from my Mom-in-law. Have a lovely week and Happy Spring for Tuesday :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585956094647636047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29843268139287296252009-08-31T00:17:25.160+10:002009-08-31T00:17:25.160+10:00Hello. Enjoy reading your posts. I always learn ...Hello. Enjoy reading your posts. I always learn something. <br /><br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61047925775994054022009-08-30T14:17:17.382+10:002009-08-30T14:17:17.382+10:00I freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays. Pop them ...I freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays. Pop them out and store in a freezer bag. Each cube is about 1 tablespoon. Your trays may be different.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3568205158491203472009-08-30T13:18:39.898+10:002009-08-30T13:18:39.898+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I love your new banner!
I read your p...Hi Rhonda, <br />I love your new banner! <br />I read your posts every morning but have been too lazy of late to tell you how much I enjoy them. You work so hard at having a simple life that you make me feel rather guilty. My vegie garden this year has been an outstanding success but it does get neglected from time to time as we have all our other macadamia farming responsibilities to attend to. As I have said on my blog, which is for my grandchildren living in France, our pride and joy this year has been our blood orange tree which has been most prolific and has wonderful juice.<br />Thank you for the time you spend inspiring and motivating your simple life fellow travelers.<br />Best wishes, AnnRosebank Magichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281002739158044841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23219634177692605772009-08-30T12:30:32.995+10:002009-08-30T12:30:32.995+10:00Not sure I am an old commentor,(well I may be old....Not sure I am an old commentor,(well I may be old..hehe)I just wanted to let you know I'm still checking in often..just don't always have time to comment. It's busy here as it's garden harvesting time and autumn is coming..some leaves are starting to change color. My garden is doing well..I will soon be making pickled beets.<br />I love lemons and have not harvested as many as you did at one time but there is nothing so good as homemade fresh lemonade. <br />Keep sharing Rhonda..you are definetly an inspiration!<br />Blessings..Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57297520681667977742009-08-30T09:22:20.903+10:002009-08-30T09:22:20.903+10:00Waving to Karen, Allison, Suzan, so many of these ...Waving to Karen, Allison, Suzan, so many of these names are so familiar to me. Thank you for taking the time to say hello.<br /><br />Enjoy your canning, Donna.<br /><br />Elaine, the cordial will last a couple of months in the fridge. <br /><br />I love reading about your busy lives and what you're doing. It shows me we are not alone.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3191320155882939852009-08-30T09:13:34.581+10:002009-08-30T09:13:34.581+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I am still here reading and enjoying t...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />I am still here reading and enjoying the blog. Wondering how long the cordial will keep in the refrigerator?<br /><br />Elaineelainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45379873307144936382009-08-30T09:04:06.635+10:002009-08-30T09:04:06.635+10:00Hi Rhonda, I'm in the midst of canning tomatoe...Hi Rhonda, I'm in the midst of canning tomatoes. By the way I like the new blog picture. Donna J.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11058821771646590527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66214427124946777002009-08-30T08:09:57.291+10:002009-08-30T08:09:57.291+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean, I love reading your blog having ju...Hi Rhonda Jean, I love reading your blog having just found it. I am slowly trying to simplify my life but it is baby steps, one at a time! Regards, Michelle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62549385964714002162009-08-30T08:00:46.221+10:002009-08-30T08:00:46.221+10:00How I miss the lemon trees we had in our backyard ...How I miss the lemon trees we had in our backyard when we lived in Arizona, USA. Now we are in the state of Virginia and fruit trees do not grow here. I'll just have to admire yours!<br /><br />Snappy DiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2999404972520795692009-08-30T06:11:22.963+10:002009-08-30T06:11:22.963+10:00Lemon or any type of citrus fruit don't grow h...Lemon or any type of citrus fruit don't grow here.<br />I've never try making cordial but I known people to make it with different berries.<br /><br />Coffee is on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58044063664391222832009-08-30T02:59:27.202+10:002009-08-30T02:59:27.202+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean,
I've been reading your blog f...Hi Rhonda Jean, <br />I've been reading your blog for about a month now and have enjoyed going through your old posts and seeing all the wonderful pictures. Recently I have come to the realization that I do have my own form of a homestead right here in the city of Pittsburgh, PA (USA). We have a well-producing garden (given the size), compost, meals from scratch, recycle/reduce/reuse, shop from the thrift store or swap with friends for clothes, etc. More importantly, we have the mindset that goes with this type of living. My husband thinks it's crazy to call our situation a homestead since we don't live in the country on a farm, but I disagree. I think we have the best of both worlds and we are very happy. I'm looking forward to trying some of the things you talk about in your blog as I put my garden to bed for the winter and have a little more time. Thank you for the inspiration and wonderful posts! You are appriciated from all of your readers all over the world!!<br />With much admiration and respect, <br />AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6651003615438859702009-08-30T02:47:08.210+10:002009-08-30T02:47:08.210+10:00Hi Rhonda:) I catch up with the "goings on&qu...Hi Rhonda:) I catch up with the "goings on" a couple of times a week to just remind me of what's really important. You know, get my head on straight when ever it starts to tilt.Suzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132938920939258452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57836918440812930082009-08-29T23:47:18.614+10:002009-08-29T23:47:18.614+10:00Hi Rhonda....
Still here even though I had fallen ...Hi Rhonda....<br />Still here even though I had fallen off the living simply wagon and only just got back on! <br /><br />Love and blessings,<br />MelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63068709545069888462009-08-29T23:41:09.561+10:002009-08-29T23:41:09.561+10:00Hello Rhonda,
I have only commented a couple of ti...Hello Rhonda,<br />I have only commented a couple of times, but would never miss a single day of reading your amazing blog. I have been reading it for about a year now! It has been inspirational in so many ways and has helped me through my day countless times as I have faced serious health issues and the mental anguish this has brought. Focusing on the joys of simple living following your wonderful example has been just what the doctor ordered for me - thank you for your constant inspiration!! Please know you are ALWAYS appreciated, even if I haven't popped out of the woodwork to say so :)<br />Love and best wishes,<br />Heidi, Mt Barker, South Australia xoHeidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31055285501923146612009-08-29T23:14:21.026+10:002009-08-29T23:14:21.026+10:00Hello Rhonda,
While I have only posted a commen...Hello Rhonda,<br /> While I have only posted a comment a few times I have been a daily reader for quite awhile now. I thoroughly enjoy your writing.<br />VictoriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32622426428142743122009-08-29T19:58:55.192+10:002009-08-29T19:58:55.192+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean.
Karen from Scotland here. still r...Hi Rhonda Jean.<br />Karen from Scotland here. still reading your blog but I try to only comment when I have something "worth saying", which isn't always!<br /><br />Feeling very jealous of your lemons - not a chance of them growing here in Scotland. In fact, not much success with anything except beetroots and potatoes this year. But we eat those by the bucket so a good harvest in that sense.<br /><br />Your blog is still the first one in my bookmarks and I read it before I go to bed each night (approx 10pm here) - it relaxes me and gives me something nice/constructive to think about.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />Karen (Scotland)Happy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142657700102628405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84009820302365450292009-08-29T19:22:18.757+10:002009-08-29T19:22:18.757+10:00oh wow, I'll be juicing some lemons tomorrow f...oh wow, I'll be juicing some lemons tomorrow for some yummy cordialAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340976853665737926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12606290750625520702009-08-29T19:04:24.683+10:002009-08-29T19:04:24.683+10:00Lemon Aide is BIG here at our house too - but no l...Lemon Aide is BIG here at our house too - but no lemon tree in my back yard. Not sure they would even grow here not far enough South. <br />Becky in South Carolina.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553330657363385668noreply@blogger.com