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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

'Life gave me lemons, and I'm pickling them'

from The World: Latest Stories · host Durrie Bouscaren

During citrus harvest season in southern Turkey, reporter Durrie Bouscaren found herself with 10 pounds of lemons. After running out of sweet dessert recipes, a colleague suggested making pickled lemons — sending her on a quest to learn about the art and history of Turkish pickling.This story originally aired on Oct. 20, 2023.

During citrus harvest season in southern Turkey, reporter Durrie Bouscaren found herself with 10 pounds of lemons. After running out of sweet dessert recipes, a colleague suggested making pickled lemons — sending her on a quest to learn about the art and history of Turkish pickling. This story originally aired on Oct. 20, 2023.

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