Comments on Lelo in Nopo: What does eating a kumquat look like?

Kumquats become ripe-ish around January where I'm ...

2008-07-06T22:44:21.937-07:00

Kumquats become ripe-ish around January where I'm from (SoCal) and we'd climb up the trees outside the Santa Barbara Library to get the more ripier ones from the high branches. If you eat them too early they are even more tart. They rival the most tart thing I've ever put in my mouth which was a pickled lemon. Why a person would pickle a lemon, I don't know, but I now just heed the words of Trini Lopez who tells us that the lemon tree is very pretty, the lemon flower is sweet, but the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat.

Hi,Just a short note to let you know that April's ...

2008-05-02T09:27:41.950-07:00

Hi,

Just a short note to let you know that April's AFAM (Kumquats) round-up is now online:

http://www.coffeeandvanilla.com/?p=2213

Margot

Hi,I'm hosting AFAM - kumquats this month, today i...

2008-04-30T14:28:23.668-07:00

Hi,

I'm hosting AFAM - kumquats this month, today is the last day and I would love to have this recipe as your entry.

http://www.coffeeandvanilla.com/?p=2011

Thank you, Margot

I don't think I've ever even seen a kumquat before...

2008-02-17T11:04:51.754-08:00

I don't think I've ever even seen a kumquat before. They are tiny! Like those little mini kiwis! (I think they're called wikis?)

Also, I think I'm in love with your kitchen.

I can't believe I've never had a kumquat before. M...

2008-02-16T13:47:17.752-08:00

I can't believe I've never had a kumquat before. Maybe I thought it was a made up thing. Like the ugli fruit.

Or apples.

Happy Belated Valentines Day Lelo & AdRi!I don't t...

2008-02-15T06:41:08.163-08:00

Happy Belated Valentines Day Lelo & AdRi!

I don't think I want to try a kumquat but I like the name. I also LOVE your gingham shirt. I am a sucker for gingham.

Tim-I've attempted to grow citrus indoors here in ...

2008-02-14T10:28:05.457-08:00

Tim-I've attempted to grow citrus indoors here in Portland and have failed miserably. You two must have the special touch! And patience!

Ali & Evan-I'll be watching for kumquat ice cream!

Samuel John K-What can I say? Nice use of the word masticating.

Syd-:)

Purpletwinkie-Technology is an amazing thing, isn't it?

RadioGretchen-What about a kumquat sauce?

RSG-Great idea!

Rozanne-Yes, that there is an animated GIF. Good eye you have there!

Anon-Yes she would, and you would too.

Anon2-The Saveur story is lovely! Thank you for that link.

Wacky mommy-Kiwi is good. It's sweet, though, and not really a citrus, is it?
I once lived in a major kiwi growing area. They're yummy.

Karol-I have no idea why, but okay!

Lewis-You need to. Trust me. You'll either love them, or hate them. Report back.

Would you believe this guy, who just happens to be...

2008-02-13T20:30:56.175-08:00

Would you believe this guy, who just happens to be halfway through his life, has never tried one of these little goodies? Time is of the essence!

Whenever I see you, I think of hot green chiles. ...

2008-02-13T16:36:36.214-08:00

Whenever I see you, I think of hot green chiles. Love it.

What about kiwi?Damn, I love kumquats, I'm going t...

2008-02-13T15:42:20.788-08:00

What about kiwi?

Damn, I love kumquats, I'm going to put them on the grocery list right now. Cute animation. You're quite animated!

saveur is running a good read about these treats.

2008-02-13T12:18:01.620-08:00

saveur is running a good read about these treats.

Oh wow...Adreanne would love these, I have to get ...

2008-02-13T09:18:17.689-08:00

Oh wow...Adreanne would love these, I have to get me some.

Love kumquats! Love this post! And most of all--lo...

2008-02-13T09:06:56.069-08:00

Love kumquats! Love this post! And most of all--love the animation!!!! Is that an old-skool animated GIF? If so, that's an excellent use of the "technology."

You perfectly capture the experience in your expressions!

I need to go out and get some kumquats today!

Will you be bringing kumquats to the party on Satu...

2008-02-13T08:40:58.779-08:00

Will you be bringing kumquats to the party on Saturday???

J turned my on to kumquats last spring. I was, of...

2008-02-13T08:16:43.006-08:00

J turned my on to kumquats last spring. I was, of course, skeptical - but they are sooooo yummy and bright and alive with flavor.

I'm still not sold on foreign sauces or thai food.

I so love kumquats and thanks to you (and technolo...

2008-02-13T08:10:32.613-08:00

I so love kumquats and thanks to you (and technology), I now know how to eat one! Thanks Lelo in Nopo!

I like the animation too. Very cute.

2008-02-13T06:59:33.529-08:00

I like the animation too. Very cute.

You know, that's quite brave of you. Not everyone ...

2008-02-12T23:36:49.841-08:00

You know, that's quite brave of you. Not everyone has the guts to put even still of themselves masticating on the intermets, and you did an animation!

BTW, you're still a heck of a food stylist. Your pictures are quite appetizing.

Damn that animation is simply fantastic. We will b...

2008-02-12T22:41:50.987-08:00

Damn that animation is simply fantastic. We will be out shopping for kumquats tomorrow!

Lindsey and I purchased a kumquat tree from Cornel...

2008-02-12T21:17:30.498-08:00

Lindsey and I purchased a kumquat tree from Cornell Farms some time ago, so in theory they can be grown in Portland, just not at the significant-harvest level. We've made some awful tasty jungle juice with them for the occasional party. Love those kumquats.