If & When Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste - Grown & Made in California

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Chef-turned-winemaker Nick Sansone sat next to Carla DeLuca, the world's lousiest cook, at a dinner party in Sonoma, California, in 2016. By dessert, the first preserved Meyer lemon paste was born.

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Taste the Paste

Spoonable in one step, If & When Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste is the unleaded oomph in everyday foods.

Spread it on avocado toast. Rub it on meat and fish before grilling, vegetables before roasting. Mix it into batter before baking. It's the base for dressings, marinades, soups and cocktails.

We make If & When by hand in California with local, imperfect organic Meyer lemons, sea salt, whole spices and love. That's it. A zero waste product, the entire lemon is cured, seeds and all. That's If & When.

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Thank you for the stellar customer service.

-Margo, Oxnard, CA

I love your preserved lemon!

@scorpgal

If & When is my new favorite with the grill.

Kevin - Vallejo, CA

If you are not the waiting type, If & When makes dope preserved Meyer lemon pastes that are amazing and amazing.

@cejijo - San Diego, CA

I shared your product with all my Family and Friends. I love it and it makes everything better.

Tom - Signal Hill, CA

Spoonable in One Step

Spoonable in one step, preserved lemon paste saves time, making it easier to create flavorful, everyday dishes. Hello, one-ingredient guacamole.

Check out our recipes to learn ways to make the paste your own.

Recipes

Moroccan Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste

Preserved lemon is a tradition of Moroccan cooking, a balance of salty and tart.

We cure small batches of Meyer lemons from family farms in California and cure them by hand with sea salt and a signature blend of toasted spices including cassia bark, Tellicherry peppercorn and allspice to make a rich, fragrant paste inspired by preserved lemons' heritage.

Spoonable in one step. No tagine required.

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Cumin Garlic Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste

Cumin is a signature scent in kitchens worldwide - from Mexico to North Africa and Southeast Asia.

Our Cumin Garlic Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste balances toasted cumin seed with pickled garlic, bringing this warm, distinct flavor to everyday foods from rice to guacamole.

Spoonable in one step. From California to your kitchen.

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Bay Leaf Black Pepper Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste

Back to basics? We never left them.

Organic Meyer lemons hand cured in sea salt are infused with the mild sweetness of Turkish bay leaves, the rich flavor of Tellicherry peppercorns and a hint of garlic.

Lemon + Pepper + Bay Leaf = Unsung hero of many a soup, stock and sauce. Nothing basic about that.

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So much easier than using whole preserved lemons - this could be your new kitchen secret weapon.

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GAME CHANGER for our meals!!!

Dana (@skullet05)

I love supporting a small company that makes a quality product and has great customer service.

Danielle - Rosemount, MN

Thank you for my new favorite condiment!!!

Vanessa (@nessas_joy)

It's so simple and adds such great flavor.

Stephanie - Camp Hill, PA

Meyer Lemon Love

Meyer lemons have a sweeter, less acidic flavor than Lisbon or Eureka lemons sold in supermarkets.

We select organic citrus harvested at the peak of ripeness from family-owned farms on California's Central Coast. A thin, aromatic skin makes them perfect for preserving.

During the season, make If & When within a 100-mile radius of our farmers, curing Meyer lemons in unique blends of whole spices and sea salt so that you may enjoy If & When throughout the year.

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@TSnow52

Our new favorite foundation of flavor...we are adding a little to just about everything.

Miracle Plum (retailer) - Santa Rosa, CA

Try it on everything from chicken kabobs and labne dip to avocado toast for sensational depth and flavor. We’re obsessed.

The Mercury News - San Jose, CA

Thanks for making such an awesome product! Giving some as gifts!

Susan - Sterling, VA

I bought this and it is AMAZING!

Noor - Pasadena, CA