I don't understand the fear about having an address show up in a photo - I post my full address on the web, along with phone numbers, and think nothing about it. I think you have nothing to worry about and am sorry you had to take down the original thread. I remember the days when people had their addresses published in the phone book, although I will say that I do not do that any more. A photograph of an address on a post here should not really cause you to be alarmed. If it had been text instead of a photo, there may have been more cause for alarm, but I think it is best to keep these things in perspective.
I very much appreciate your re-posting this message!

Lars

Lars' gift to you Deanna is worth posting twice.

I think removing your full address was the right thing to do. Better safe than sorry.

I know you are going to enjoy using the mandolin. I hope you will share some recipes from the cookbook.

Ann

It's certainly worth commenting on. I'd love that cookbook. It really looks fun. We have a mandolin like that and I don't use it that much but it sure does the job when I do. I've started to use it more lately. Those Meyer lemons really appeal to me. I hope to get to try some one day. Great gifts! Enjoy!

LOVE IT!

I still love it!! and great catch on the address...

Lars, those Meyer lemons are a special treat! a real piece of your garden.

Enjoy, LPink!!

OK,
I'm happy to know that I'm not going crazy! I read the post when I was really busy and didn't have time to go back to respond. Then when I went back, it was gone. Fresh Meyer lemons are such a treat. Well done, Lars. That cookbook does look like fun. Be sure to come back to post a favorite recipe from it. My only comment about the mandoline... I love mine, but make sure to use the guard... ask me how I know :)

Ann

OOh....fresh Meyer lemons and a mandolin to slice them with!
And the recipe for the pie!

Thanks for that tip, Ann! I'll be sure to use the guard.
The mandoline awaits...

I'm loving the lemons. I have plans to use the rest this weekend in the Lemon Shaker Pie and some lemon curd to top an angel food cake.

I've read the cookbook cover to cover already and have several pages marked.....

Deanna

My DH is afraid of our mandoline. He finger has grown back, thank goodness. I love mine and I am using it today for sliced cucumbers. Can't wait to see recipes from that cookbook, it looks great. We have a lemon tree but no Meyers, what a treat! Enjoy everything, Deanna!

Yes, the guard is mandatory unless you want to chance things not growing back! Most of the guards move and let the stuff get pretty darn close at the end so there is very little waste, certainly not enough to take a chance of using it without. Never hurts to emphasize safety with those things. Smiles. Still coveting the Meyer Lemons...heh..

Great things! How thoughtful of you, Lars, to send the Meyer lemons. Deanna, that Shaker lemon pie sounds delicious.

I have a similar mandolin and use it frequently, yes you do have to be a little careful, but it certainly makes fast work slicing things.

The cookbook looks like pure fun - can't wait to hear more about your family reunion when it happens.

Lee

I thought I HAD posted on this thread but don't see it. Oh well.

Lars, what a great swap package. I have never tried Meyer lemons and those look so good.

I love my mandolines - yes I have 2 - and also LOVE my cutting glove which help keep all my appendages attached to my body with skin intact LOL. Perfect for slicing all those lemons

Can't wait to see some recipes from the book

Here is a link that might be useful: cutting gloves

Thanks for that link to the cutting gloves - I bought some "cut protection" gloves at Home Depot, but I don't know whether they are meant for kitchen use. I'm going to try them anyway, as they fit very nicely.

I'm really glad that you like the lemons - my other choice was to get some Kevlar gloves to go with the mandoline, but I thought the lemons would be more personal. It's hard being restricted to three items!

The cookbook is more fun than practical, but it does have some good tips. I think Texas cuisine still has a way to go before it is accepted as much as Cajun cuisine, for example, but there are some recipes in the book that I actually make.

Lars

Yes, it is hard to be restricted to three items, Lars, but you done good. Fresh Meyer lemons....mmmmm. I love the cover on that cookbook.

I think Lars nailed this box perfectly and the lemons are just an added and very personal bonus.

Enjoy it all, and let us know about that party! I don't suppose you'll be wanting to take pictures? (grin)

Annie

Update: The Shaker Lemon Pie was to die for! I took it to a church potluck on Sunday and thought some of those "good-Christians" were going to battle for the last piece.
It's VERY easy.

Slice 2 lemons very, very thinly (I kind of let them get too soft and the mandoline didn't like that...grin).
Add 2 cups of sugar and macerate overnight in the fridge.
The next day, add 4 beaten eggs and mix well.
Pour into pie crust, top with second crust and bake at 350 degrees for ~45 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
Delicious.

I made lemon curd from 2 more lemons.

Served with angel food and fresh strawberries. No pics……..we gobbled it up!

Maybe this weekend I’ll try a recipe from the cookbook.

Of course I'll be taking party pictures, Annie.....
Whether or not I post them is a whole 'nother question. :)

Deanna

Yum!!! That pie is gorgeous! -maria

It looks like you made good use of those lemons! I'm sad to say that I do not have enough lemons left, as I would like to try that Shaker lemon pie. I've never made it, but I figured it would be pretty good with Meyer lemons, since they have an edible rind that is not bitter. I'll put it on my list for next season, however. Thanks so much for posting those pictures of the pie and lemon curd.

Lars