The weather this year has not been good to lemon growers, resulting in near-record high prices this summer. The weather in California has been very hot and dry, leading to reductions in production of lemons and Valencia oranges. The weather in Mexico and Chile, two other growing areas, has also impacted lemon supplies. People are being urged to switch to limes until fall, when more lemons should be available. You can read more at My Recipes here.

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