When Life Gives You Lemons…

lemons

Well, not lemons exactly – just allergies, pink eye, horrible headaches and a serious case of the blahs. Needless to say, I’ve not really felt like turning on my computer over the last couple of weeks. I usually zone out in the evenings in front of the TV or go to bed early with Testament of Youth, which is completely wonderful yet a very long and slow read, so I don’t have much to blog about anyway. It might be another week or so before I have a genuine book post for you.

I do hope to get around to all of your blogs this weekend and see what you’ve been up to.

And I actually do have lemons! I was just given another bag full by a co-worker – any good lemon-based recipes to recommend?

Anbolyn

February 20, 2015

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14 responses to “When Life Gives You Lemons…”

heavenali

February 21, 2015 at 3:13 am

Oh dear how horrid. Get well soon. Testament of youth is wonderful how lovely to have such a book to keep you company at the moment. I have been trying to decide if I want to watch the film of it. But am worried they have Hollywood-ised it and made it all romancy.

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1. Anbolyn
  
  February 22, 2015 at 7:39 pm
  
  Thank you! I’ve heard the film is watered-down which is a shame as the book is so powerful.
  
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Lisa

February 21, 2015 at 5:00 am

You really got hit with a triple whammy! Our allergy season is kicking in again, with pollen turning everything yellow. I hope you’re feeling better. I have such a hard time reading when I’m sick, and the blahs just make it worse. The lemons do look lovely though!

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1. Anbolyn
  
  February 22, 2015 at 7:41 pm
  
  Allergies are just year-round atrocious here. I never had them until I moved away from Arizona then moved back. They can be so debilitating. I am feeling better this weekend though and am still reading.
  
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Cosy Books

February 21, 2015 at 8:16 am

Poor thing…well, a lemon drizzle cake is always a fabulous pick-me-up or dipping shortbread biscuits into homemade lemon curd.
I’ve barely looked at the computer for the past week down to cat-sitting for my neighbours while they’re in London. One of the little rascals is a kitten and he’s sooooo adorable! As you can imagine, I’m over there every spare minute.
Feel better soon!

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1. Anbolyn
  
  February 22, 2015 at 7:53 pm
  
  Oh I love kittens – lucky you! I wouldn’t be on my computer either. I think I am going to attempt a lemon drizzle cake this week as I am feeling better and the lust for life has returned.
  
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jessicabookworm

February 21, 2015 at 10:37 am

Not really a recipe but a slice of lemon and a spoonful of honey in a mug of hot water always make me feel better 🙂

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1. Anbolyn
  
  February 22, 2015 at 8:46 pm
  
  That sounds so comforting and wonderful!
  
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piningforthewest

February 21, 2015 at 3:38 pm

I was wondering how you were! I hope you feel better soon. I agree with Cosy Books on the lemon drizzle cake and lemon curd, I made both last week – delicious. Otherwise, have a look at the BBC recipe site http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes. Testament of Youth isn’t exactly uplifting reading when you’re not feeling great – so sad. And how fantastic to have a glut of lemons, I can’t even get tomatoes to grow outside!

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1. Anbolyn
  
  February 22, 2015 at 8:49 pm
  
  It’s not very uplifting, but it is stirring and powerful and it makes me think – sometimes that makes me feel better! I wish I could send a box of lemons over to you, actually I could probably send 5. Lemon drizzle cake sounds so lovely – I will try it soon.
  
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Jo

February 22, 2015 at 1:09 am

Yes I support lemon drizzle cake, lemon curd, lemon shortbread, lemon biscuits, lemon cheesecake.

I hope you feel better soon.

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1. Anbolyn
  
  February 22, 2015 at 8:50 pm
  
  Thanks, Jo! Lemon drizzle cake is calling my name I think.
  
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Charlie

February 23, 2015 at 9:59 am

Add me to the lemon drizzle and cheesecake list. Hope you feel better soon 🙂

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1. Anbolyn
  
  February 23, 2015 at 10:04 pm
  
  Thanks, Charlie! This week has already started out much better.
  
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