We have three different types of lemons in our yard … limón real, which is a local variety that are as large as large grapefruits and contain about a gallon of juice, export lemons, which are the size of lemons you find in north american grocery stores, and this variety, which is the most common around here, and are small and prolific with an excellent lemonade-quality juice.
Between our 3 different varieties, there is seldom a moment during the year when I can’t find a bit of lemon to squeeze in the chicken soup.
Right now we are on the verge of lemon season … which by great good fortune and planning occurs at the same time as the local avocado season. We’ll be eating many bowls of hearty home made chicken soup (with lemon and avocado) and with every meal, of course, side courses of chopped avocado or guacamole for the rest of the summer!
These beauties are out there in the rain right now, getting plump and juicy as i write.
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