Description
Menton, the lemon capital of the Riviera, in the middle of February. While the rest of France shivers, the little town is in full bloom for its citrus festival, and the air is so fragrant it almost tastes sweet. Stalls sell lemon jam, lemon soap, lemon liqueur in tiny bottles. A chef from Lyon fills his basket until it is overflowing, then buys one more bottle of juice for the train home, just in case. He has a tarte au citron in mind, and he will not be stopped.
This cheerful box bottles up that sunshine. Shaped as a lemon juice bottle and painted in vibrant, lively detail, it is a bright little accent for a kitchen windowsill or an open shelf beside the spice jars. It makes a fun present for a passionate home cook, a pastry chef, a cocktail enthusiast, or a friend who puts lemon in everything from tea to roast chicken. In a grey winter kitchen, it is a dose of Mediterranean light.
The details
- Modelled as a bottle of lemon juice
- Lively details brushed on by hand
- Tall and slim at about 1.25″ x 1.25″ x 3″
- A sunny accent for a kitchen shelf
- Created by Rochard of Limoges
- Hand-decorated Limoges porcelain from France
Pair it with a favourite lemon tart recipe written on a card, and it becomes a gift with real flavour. Food lovers will find a place for it among their cookbooks straight away.
