The last of the spring lemon crop. These are so big and round that they could almost be mistaken for grapefruit - until you are close enough to enjoy their scent, that is:
And my favourite fruit of all, the tabacchiere ["snuff box-shaped"] peaches from Etna:
How are your temperatures down there now?
ReplyDeleteLemons always get my vote :-)
ReplyDeleteWe have a summer beverage called an "Arnold Palmer" after the golf pro. It is 1/2 ice tea and 1/2 lemonade. But see...the Italians invented it first...just like everything else!
ReplyDeleteDeliciously refreshing post. I can taste it! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to add lemon granita to iced tea. I will have to try that.
ReplyDeleteAll this summer fruit looks so lovely if only we had the temps to go with it. I have a hot coffee next to me not just to drink but also cuddle! Summer must be just around the corner wish wish. I love the photos of lemons.
ReplyDeletelovely, what interesting shaped peaches.
ReplyDeleteUpper 30s to 40 C at the moment, James. Mine too, Cherie. Hi, Patricia. Yes, the Italians invented everything! Thanks, Claude. All the bars do it here, Rowena - it's wonderful. Hi, cuby poet. Hope it warms up for you there soon. They taste divine, LindyLouMac.
ReplyDeleteThis year I saw those flat peaches here in Puglia for the first time! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteDoughnut peaches we call those. I first came across them only a couple of years ago, in Stockholm of all places. Juicy and yummy and not too large.
ReplyDeleteAnd there's your beautiful green Wedgwood "leaf" plate again! It takes me straight back to my grandmother's house to see that. I think I mentioned it before.
Hi, WY. How interesting that you found the peaches in Stockholm! Yes, I've kept the plate all these years!
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