A florist friend of mine gave me a great tip about a cost effective alternative to flowers. He told me to fill a glass vase with lemons or limes, and it has since become a permanent fixture on my dining room table. The citrus add freshness and color, and you never have to change the water.
Photo by Brittany Wright
I’ve done that in the past and it looks refreshing. This photo has inspired me to try it with other citrus, too – oranges seem like a great choice, and then you’re halfway to a pitcher of sangria.
Around Christmas time, I buy Mandarins (small tangerines). At the end of their display cycle, I use them in smoothies.