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It’s The Little Things & Lemon Sorbet

May 21, 2014 By Linda 35 Comments

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Twenty years. That’s a long time.

 

A really long time.

 

It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that 20 years ago today Mike and I tied the knot.

 

Today.

 

May 21.

 

In Larchmont, NY.

 

20 years ago!!!

 

No surprise, our wedding has been on my mind lately. My now 20-years-older mind. And let’s just say, my memories are scattered. Fractured.

 

I wish I could tell you I remember the moment when the double doors to the church flung open and the organist struck up the wedding march.

 

I don’t. Well, I do. Kind of. I just don’t remember it in a fully-transported-to-that-moment kind of way. What’s stuck with me all these years are the little things …

 

small moments.

 

My sister Janet applying my mascara …

 

The last floof of the train before my bridesmaids headed down the aisle …

 

My father’s face holding back tears as he lifted my veil …

 

Mike’s beaming smile as he took my hand …

 

My then toddler niece and nephew treating the altar like a playground (and eventually being corralled back to the pew by my sister) …

 

The priest thrusting a microphone in our faces when it was time to recite our vows …

 

and Mike and I avoiding each other’s eyes for fear of bursting out in laughter.

 

The 1960’s Lincoln convertible – complete with suicide doors – breaking down the moment we safely arrived at the reception.

 

My near impossible trek to the bathroom, since I was stopped every step of the way…

 

My new mother-in-law breaking her hip on the dance floor …

 

oh, wait. That was a big thing. But she treated it like it was nothing. Refusing to leave until the party was over.

And last, but not least, the amazing lemon sorbet served between the salad and the entrée …

 

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I can’t recreate all those small moments. They will forever live on in my 20 years older mind. But I can try my hand at making that lemon sorbet …

 

even though I didn’t receive an ice cream maker as a wedding gift.

 

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How to Make Lemon Sorbet

… without an ice cream maker

Makes 2 pints, or 5 cups, or 26 scoops

Print Recipe

Lemon Sorbet ... Without an Ice Cream Maker

Makes 2 pints ... or 5 cups ... or 26 scoops
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (I used Sprite)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1-2 tbs freshly grated lemon zest
  • fresh mint (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • 1. Juice lemons. Save halves for serving.
  • 2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • 3. Strain cooled water, sugar, and lemon zest mixture into bowl.
  • 4. Stir in 2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/2 cup of lemon-lime soda.
  • 5. Transfer to a 9 x 13 metal baking pan. Place in freezer (for 2-4 hours). Stir with fork every half hour.
  • 6. Scoop into lemon half, garnish with mint.

Step 1. Juice lemons. Save halves for serving.

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Step 2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 3. Strain cooled water, sugar, and lemon zest mixture into a bowl.

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Step 4. Stir in 2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the 1/2 cup of lemon-lime soda.

Step 5. Transfer to a 9 x 13 metal baking plan. Place in freezer (for 2-4 hours). Stir with fork every half hour.

Step 6. Scoop into lemon half, garnish with mint …

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and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. karen@somewhatquirky says

    May 21, 2014 at 5:41 am

    Oh yum. I’m going to make this. Maybe today. It’s going to be 80 here today! That’s practicly sweltering!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      May 21, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Yikes! You might want to make a tub full and soak in it! Ha! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  2. karen@somewhatquirky says

    May 21, 2014 at 5:43 am

    And Happy Anniversary!

    Reply
  3. Jade says

    May 21, 2014 at 6:41 am

    Oh my goodness – Happy Anniversary!! How exciting!! I have yet to find my ‘one’ (or anyone for that matter), but I can’t wait to experience wedded bliss (and all those times that aren’t so blissful – I’m not that naïve!) – Hope you celebrated your great achievement!!
    P.S. – I don’t usually comment (I’m a lurker), but I had to tell you that I Love your blog and get very excited when I have a new email to tell me there’s a new post!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      May 21, 2014 at 7:31 am

      Jade – Thank you so much for the sweetest comment ever! You just made my day. And that’s saying a lot because it’s already a really great day for me!!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  4. Sheila says

    May 21, 2014 at 7:58 am

    Happy Anniversary Linda !!! It’s those ‘small’ memories that make up the big ones and we should hold dear to us. They make up our story.

    Sheila

    Reply
    • Linda says

      May 21, 2014 at 10:15 am

      So true, Shelia. So true! Plus, I have all the pictures that captured the big stuff … 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  5. Debbie Westbrooksd says

    May 21, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Happy Anniversary! I hope I don’t break my hip at my son’s wedding 😉 Thank you so much for this refreshing recipe!!! Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      May 21, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Thank you so much Debbie! And I think your hip is safe!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  6. Patricia says

    May 21, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Hello Linda and congratulations on your 20th. My husband and I will also be celebrating our 20 year older minds together on 11/11. I love to read your post and look forward to them during my lunch hour each day. What you do with paint is kinda like a marriage. We spruce things up over the years, change the way things look, and make the old new again. But, there is one thing for certain that underneath all the layers applied over the years, the one thing that never needs to be sanded, primed or brushed over is our love for each other. I hope you and yours have a wonder Anniversary Day!

    Reply
  7. Patricia says

    May 21, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Hello Linda and congratulations on your 20th. My husband and I will also be celebrating our 20 year older minds together on 11/11. I love to read your post and look forward to them during my lunch hour each day. What you do with paint is kinda like a marriage. We spruce things up over the years, change the way things look, and make the old new again. But, there is one thing for certain that underneath all the layers applied over the years, the one thing that never needs to be sanded, primed or brushed over is our love for each other. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Anniversary Day!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      May 21, 2014 at 11:25 am

      Beautifully said! Wish I had thought of that paint analogy! Or is a metaphor? Either way, it’s so true!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  8. blissranch says

    May 21, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    So when I was done reading my first thought was “Oh yum”. Then what do I see, the very first comment someone thinking like me.

    Happy 20 years too.

    Reply
  9. paperworx4seniors2 says

    May 22, 2014 at 12:44 am

    Happy Anniversary, you’ve done very well. Do you still love each other the same or more or differently and more? Our daughter celebrated her 20th. on May 7th. Where does the time go? I hope you had a great day. And your lemon sorbet is making me drool. Sure looks good and cool.

    Reply
  10. Cindy Eikenberg says

    May 23, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Happy anniversary! This lemon sorbet looks absolutely beautiful, refreshing and love the presentation! Visiting from i heart nap time and pinning! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      May 23, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Thank you so much for your very kind comments and the Pinterest pin!!! And wishing you a wonderful weekend as well! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  11. Dee says

    May 23, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    This sounds so refreshing–perfect for a light summer dessert! Happy anniversary!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      May 23, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Thank you so much!!!! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  12. Shanice says

    June 1, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Love this! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.

    Reply
  13. Amy W says

    June 1, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    I adore lemon things and placing this inside a lemon… too fun and I bet so delicious! I’d love for you to come share at our link party going on now. http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/06/link-it-or-lump-it-party-number-40.html

    Reply
  14. The Party Suite (@BellenzaParties) says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Happy Anniversary! It is the little things indeed that make events so special and dear to our hearts. So glad to have come across your blog. I love the sorbet, it looks super delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 23, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you so very much! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  15. Nancy Nolan says

    July 8, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I pinned this lemon sorbet a few weeks ago, and made it today. I cannot find the step where you add the lemon juice??? Hoping it is after the simple syrup has cooled!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      July 9, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Yes – step 4 is when to add the lemon juice!!! I make a terrible food blogger, don’t I? Just went in and fixed the post. Hope yours turned out ….

      🙂 Linda

      Reply
  16. ARMIDA ELENES says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    HOW ROMANTIC AND FRESH AND DELICIOUS AND CLASSIC YOUR WEDDING STORY …….THANKS FOR SHARING…..

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 22, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Thank you so much for your sweet, sweet comment! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Grady's line camp says

    April 17, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Nice and easy to make lemon sorbet! That’s really easy and saves a lot of work! Nice!

    Reply
  18. Francesca DiGiacomo says

    June 8, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    so if I am making this ahead of time what should I do in terms of freezing it? will it be ok overnight?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 15, 2017 at 10:29 am

      It would absolutely be fine overnight! So sorry for not responding sooner!

      Reply

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