I love living in San Diego. Especially when spring is in the air!
The lemon I used to create my earlier recipe for Raw Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon & Herb Dressing used a lemon that came from a friend’s lemon tree.
And then, I was at another friends’ house and she had tons and tons of little Meyer lemons from her tree.
I felt guilty taking more than a handful since I already had locally-grown lemons on hand.
But I couldn’t resist these little golf-ball sized cuties.
I have a post that showcases some of my favorite Lemon Recipes. You’d be surprised all the savory ways and recipe in which I use lemons.
And ok, in raw vegan cheesecake, too.
And I love San Diego in the spring not just because of all the free, homegrown lemons I seem to be scoring, but because sometimes it will get usually warm for a day or two, and it actually feels like summer for a day or two.
Yesterday it was 82F and sunny with a light breeze during the day, but cooled off perfectly in the evening. Today it’s a little cooler, about 73F and sunny. Totally gorgeous.
I have posted before that I love where I live, but that it wasn’t always that way and it didn’t just “happen”. We chose to live here and have made sacrifices to do so, but it’s all worth it.
This is home and I could never imagine living anywhere else!
I love all the springtime flowers I am seeing, too.
And I’m loving spring time food…
Sweet and crunchy grapes. That were on sale for 88 cents/pound. Not locally grown but the produce in the grocery stores even seems better in the spring.
And I am craving lighter fare, too.
Like my Raw Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon & Herb Dressing
I’m glad you enjoyed the looks of it and thanks for letting me know if you have a spiralizer, and if you’ve ever tried raw pasta before.
Thanks to everyone who complimented me on my photographs looking nicer. I’m trying!
I of course love Springtime Desserts. Oh wait, I love desserts year round.
Banana Coconut Cookie Bites (Vegan, GF, can make in the oven or dehydrator)
These are a nice springtime dessert. What I’d call a bridal shower or baby shower dessert.
And Vegan Peanut Butter Chex Mix, i.e. Puppy Chow makes for a nice springtime anytime chocolaty snack!
Questions:
1. What’s your favorite season?
Spring and Summer for me. I hate winter. Fall just means winter is on the way and so when I see the leaves turn and the pumpkins come out, I am not pleased.
2. Is spring in the air for you?
Yes:
The days are getting longer
Flowers are blooming more abundantly
The birds and crickets are chirping more
Produce in the grocery store just looks better
It’s getting warmer out!
3. What do you love about spring?
I love:
Longer Days
Warmer Weather
Being able to wear less clothes and not have to bundle up in coats and jackets
I just went for a run in a sports bra + shorts!
The fact that summer is just around the corner
And that we’re just entering into what I consider to be the “prime” six months of weather of the year! The 6 months of fall/winter are not “prime” to me.
Any signs of spring in your corner of the world?
We are finally having a warm day, with the sun shining and some of the snow melting … but it is no where near spring for us!
San Diego is SO lovely!!! I have family in El Cajon and I love visiting them because it’s just so darn pretty! :) Here in Virginia it’s definitely starting to look like spring, but I still have to keep my coat with me so it hasn’t quite happened yet…
Your pictures are making me “homesick!” It’s cold and rainy here (Chicagoland area), still have snow on the ground in some areas. I, too, would have to say my favorite times of year are Spring and Summer, whether I am in CA or IL/IN. I SO miss that little red dot in the sky! We are in the process of moving back to CA (close to you, in fact) once our house here sells. CAN’T wait! My favorite thing about spring is it is a time of renewal, new beginnings. :-) Your Raw Pasta Salad and Cheesecake have got me salivating! YUM! Must try. Thanks for giving me a “taste of home!” Have a great evening.
I used to live in Chicago, after growing up in MN, so yes, i feel your pain this time of year!
glad my food looks good to you.
Beautiful flowers! I wish we had some flowers like that here..but the most exotic we have so far are daisies. :P
J’adoreeee San Diego! You are so lucky to live in the sunshineee:)
I love late spring and early summer. Not enough of that around here though!
It’s 38 and cloudy here, but I guess that’s better than it’s been the last couple months. Only a Minnesotan can get excited about low 40’s :)
Can’t wait to smell fresh flowers and go to the farmer’s market again!
NO! It’s cold and windy and rainy here! I am soooo over it. I am living through your photos right now though! I love fall and then spring. Well, I love them equally. I love being comfortable in jeans and a cardigan and both of those seasons do it for me.
I miss living in SOCAL so much! My favorite season is summer by far, I hate winter too… its raining right now but we’ve had a few spring days over here in norcal and the days are getting longer plus its warmer finally! I’m making that salad asap.
I absolutely hate winter, too. Hate it! It’s snowing right now so spring isn’t exactly in the air over here. :-(
hey averie!
I’m SUPER DUPER jealous of the spring weather you’re having! It’s still the “lion” part of March up here and I’m waiting for the “lamb” part to appear!
I pick up fresh tulips each week from February – April, which totally brighten up our home.
I also love the following about spring:
– the smell of freshness everywhere
– putting away the long johns!
– swapping winter tires for all seasons
– longer days
– being able to run outside (I don’t run in the snow)
– spring colours in clothing
xo
I like Autumn most of all — when the sun is still shining but you have to wear a light jacket. That is perfect for me!
Spring is NOT here yet!!! Hopefully in a few weeks. We have a few nice days and then we’ll get 2-3 inches of snow. It sucks – but you already knew that! :)
Ahhh, I’m glad I have your pictures to offer a little sunshine in my world! We had a miserable day here. Rained/sleeted alll day long. I suppose it’s okay, since it made it a lot easier for me to actually buckle down and get homework done…but I want spring already :[
So cool that you can just get your own lemons right off a tree! I’ve heard good things about Meyer lemons – are they really all that different from “normal” ones?
some people say they are sweeter, but a lemon is not sweet. no matter what :)
i love that as soon as it warms up a bit and the sun is out everyone is just in SUCH better moods! in the work place, and everywhere! its so nice to know that the snow is behind us here in Boston because we had a BRUTAL winter!
I love fresh lemons and have been enjoying them in my water and ginger tea lately…so delicious and adds that hint of freshness I crave sometimes!
I love the longer days, happier people, not having to wear a jacket every time I leave the house and going on walks outside!
I like all seasons, to be honest. Probably why I love living in upstate NY. There’s something special about each season that makes me happy to enter it. Still cold and nasty here, but spring is coming!! Can’t wait!
I am so jealous! I would LOVE to have access to a lemon tree. Too cool!
your last few comments, dustin being a sloppy sleeper and the hospital corners, thing. lol.
my pics looking nice, thank you :)
I wish my friend had a lemon tree! ha. Very cool. Spring is alllmost in the air, but not quite yet. I’m anxiously anticipating it :]
I’M DYING FOR SPRING!!! It’s cold, rainy, snowy, and foggy here :(