Lemon X Mash Novels & Stories

CALLUM “Okay, Levi has really stepped up his jungle juice game,” Nessa comments, plucking a cherry from her red plastic cup and bringing it to her lips. She sinks her teeth into the fruit, tugging off the stem and smiling in satisfaction as she chews. If by ‘stepping it up’ she means adding actual fruit to the concoction as a garnish, then sure. Though Levi’s jungle juice recipe is still basically jet fuel disguised as fruit punch. Tastes great, but has a nasty kick that you don’t feel sneaking up on you until it’s too late.

The crowd had a million questions but Xasha had not ceded the floor nor had he explained what the other thing was, "the liquid is a potion made from moon mango extract." "Moon mangoes?" Asked the king. "Yes," was Xasha's reply. The entire room knew what this meant. They had all read up on moon mangoes and dreamt of the day they might happen upon a single fruit. None, even at their most ambitious, was brazen enough to wish for a tree.

“There is lemon and there is peach” I handed one to Celeste as well, in the flavour she requested which was one she gifted to Jason “It’s a bit punchy but nice try” Celeste added “Oh you didn’t choose the flavour I made, apparently that one you bought for Jason, but I’m having it too and its not the best” The two men just glanced at each other

Leon nodded "go ahead order whatever you would like. I'll take my usual Debbie." "What's a chocimi shake" asked Mackayla? "It's chocolate, cinnamon, whole milk and mint ice cream mixed it's very good." "Okay I will have one of those with a small glass of apple juice please." "Okay I will be back shortly with your drinks." As she walked away a young man walked up and set five glasses of water on the table, "hey Leon" he said. "Hey Toby" Leon said back "what's up with you today?"

I supposed because it was just one more thing about him that surprised me. “Nope. Winging it.” Clearly not. I gave him a dirty look. He met it defiantly. A slight smirk turning his lips. “Very funny.” He turned and opened a container of leafy greens, putting them in a bowl and using a spritz of lemon over it. He chopped some cherry tomatoes in half and dumped them over it and diced some strawberries to toss in before lining another layer of lemon juice. Lemon, tomato, and strawberry? Those didn’t seem like flavors that would compliment each other.

The father offered. Despite telling his Uncle off, Brandon stepped aside and let David do the cutting. He began helping Lotte mix the few spices they needed as she found a fresh lemon in the fridge and used it, with a small bit of caramel that she melted down from a Halloween stash. By the time that everything was all blended, the Doctor was ready with his apple slices.

Mason, Lemar and Dev filed in like they owned the place, loud and laughing, energy instantly filling the room. They all stooped down and gave me kisses on the cheek in greeting. Conversation stalled the second they noticed the food. Mason stopped dead. “Is that… my brand of jerky? And freaking tacos” I blinked and blushed. “You said they were your faves yeah?” He stared at me like I’d just performed a magic trick. Lemar grinned, already reaching for a chicken wing – no plate. He took a bite and his eyes went wide. “Okay, who are you and what did you do with the only Jamaican woman that can make them like this.?

“That would be... hell, let’s just say, not the best mix.” “We could try something more traditional, like strawberry or peach,” he suggested, enthusiastically. I tilted my head, thinking for a moment, then my face lit up. “Litchi!” I squeaked, my voice suddenly louder and filled with excitement. He paused for a moment, then grinned, clearly impressed by my suggestion. “Litchi, huh? That could actually work! Litchi is sweet and a little floral, so it would pair nicely with lemonade.” “Do you want it served with ice?” he asked as he began preparing the drink.

She evaluated the shifting scent in the air. "Yes," Lily said. "Does it need anything else?" Aurora asked. Lily closed her eyes. "Acid." "Lemon or vinegar?" Aurora tested her. "Lemon," Lily said immediately. "Vinegar is too sharp for the roasted carrots." Aurora gripped the edge of the stove. The child possessed an absolute, terrifying genius. It was the Palate Memory in casual, practical use. "Lemon it is," Aurora said. She turned her back to squeeze the citrus. Her hands were shaking. The broken child was actively rebuilding herself. The silence was finally breaking apart, word by word.

"Can you make more, please?" "Of course, what materials should we use now, madam?" "You need sweet potato meat, then a few mint leaves, three roselle petals, squeezed ferns, mushroom shell, and grated ginger," explained Lillian excitedly, "if the ingredients are complete, don't mix them. First put the mint leaves, rosella flowers, and grated ginger, and crush until smooth. Once smooth, add the chopped button mushroom shell, then add the peeled sweet potato meat, and mash until combined. So, finally, pour the root juice of the ferns, then stir until blended."