tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post8400738015213642698..comments2024-03-28T13:49:48.236+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: The Quince is in Flower.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32459860856619505972013-05-01T04:48:47.845+01:002013-05-01T04:48:47.845+01:00Thanks for that Tara; I'll definitely try that...Thanks for that Tara; I'll definitely try that one. I've 'bookmarked' the page.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33392582761894908002013-05-01T01:42:44.961+01:002013-05-01T01:42:44.961+01:00My Mum was a big fan of quince jam! The quince blo...My Mum was a big fan of quince jam! The quince blossoms are very pretty.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-13716496838702007222013-04-30T22:33:46.868+01:002013-04-30T22:33:46.868+01:00The quince can be made into a smashing and easily ...The quince can be made into a smashing and easily accomplished pickle, says Nigel Slater. Do like pickled things? See http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/nov/29/nigel-slater-recipes-quinceTaradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50493936069301825912013-04-30T21:04:18.440+01:002013-04-30T21:04:18.440+01:00Have never used quince, but the flowers are beauti...Have never used quince, but the flowers are beautiful.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37438366503275588922013-04-30T20:37:29.710+01:002013-04-30T20:37:29.710+01:00Lovely flowers and I like the way you have pruned ...Lovely flowers and I like the way you have pruned it. I always buy a few when available.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-81685076303075350612013-04-30T17:32:27.882+01:002013-04-30T17:32:27.882+01:00What a fabulous "problem" it is to have ...What a fabulous "problem" it is to have a glut of any kind of fresh fruit or veggies, ready for the picking. (Of course, halfway through the summer, I'll probably be grumbling about having too many tomatoes and peppers...) If nothing else, you make the birds and animals happy. Too bad you don't have a farmer's market there where you could sell 'em, though. We have a weekly fresh veggie market in our little town, and just about anything sells well there.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23340120537170368162013-04-30T13:07:06.132+01:002013-04-30T13:07:06.132+01:00That is the problem with fruit trees. I used to ...That is the problem with fruit trees. I used to take what I could use and leave the rest to the birds and compost heap.<br /><br />That is a beautiful, perfectly pruned tree.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35299965674382222172013-04-30T12:51:04.844+01:002013-04-30T12:51:04.844+01:00If I lived near I would buy Quinces from you - but...If I lived near I would buy Quinces from you - but sadly, I don't :-(Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46487485616054967332013-04-30T12:50:45.360+01:002013-04-30T12:50:45.360+01:00I've never made it - I have a bush so maybe sh...I've never made it - I have a bush so maybe should try it this year. Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-43531721178076826832013-04-30T12:25:17.304+01:002013-04-30T12:25:17.304+01:00I do try to give them away, but I can never find t...I do try to give them away, but I can never find takers.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71271345737501004892013-04-30T12:24:20.461+01:002013-04-30T12:24:20.461+01:00Japonica jelly is superb.Japonica jelly is superb.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46776146829040012552013-04-30T11:59:00.887+01:002013-04-30T11:59:00.887+01:00You have a very beautiful tree, Cro. Quince is one...You have a very beautiful tree, Cro. Quince is one of my favourite jams -- but your comments have enticed me to try out some new things!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-66172826778759095252013-04-30T11:01:02.419+01:002013-04-30T11:01:02.419+01:00Thats Japanese Quince, Chamaeleose Japonica (sp?) ...Thats Japanese Quince, Chamaeleose Japonica (sp?) - no relation<br /><br />Pretty shrub, though :-)Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-4479810667438153232013-04-30T10:59:09.018+01:002013-04-30T10:59:09.018+01:00Could you just sell them to a local shop, or marke...Could you just sell them to a local shop, or market, or at your gate? Over here I couldn't pick them fast enough to sell!Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68188799921813252322013-04-30T10:30:09.219+01:002013-04-30T10:30:09.219+01:00Our quince is a bush with red flowers and fruits a...Our quince is a bush with red flowers and fruits are like small apples. I have been assured that a few slices of quince layered into an apple pie is delicious!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30316033185959291132013-04-30T10:25:29.265+01:002013-04-30T10:25:29.265+01:00We have WL (Wagon lits), but sadly no WI; France w...We have WL (Wagon lits), but sadly no WI; France would be a better place!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10462336311870047582013-04-30T10:17:55.869+01:002013-04-30T10:17:55.869+01:00I remember my mum seeking out quinces when they ca...I remember my mum seeking out quinces when they came into season and making quince jam, I loved the tart taste and slightly gritty texture. We used to have a big blob of it on rice pudding. These days quince jelly or paste is more fashionable, with its gorgeous red jewel-like colour. But oh what a chore to make and so much sugar needed to make it palatable. Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62067551124416464112013-04-30T09:36:27.657+01:002013-04-30T09:36:27.657+01:00AH - do you have a WI in France - I suspect not. S...AH - do you have a WI in France - I suspect not. Sorry!Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82738703693452349212013-04-30T09:35:41.923+01:002013-04-30T09:35:41.923+01:00Your local WI market or any farmers market would s...Your local WI market or any farmers market would snap them up! They are still uncommon to find in shops so I would investigate selling them - I used too with ours ( as well as make jelly, cheese etc with them ) and always could have sold far more than I supplied.<br /><br />I miss our Qunince - it wa a Vranja and was beautiful, but died a few years back :-(Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-51818210803564847052013-04-30T09:23:13.910+01:002013-04-30T09:23:13.910+01:00I always go the hard way and cut the things up (wi...I always go the hard way and cut the things up (with a hatchet) peel them, then make a simple sauce with water and sugar by boiling them until they turn into an apple-sauce type pink mush to go with roast meat. Worth the effort, I think.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45042799771601706512013-04-30T07:22:01.016+01:002013-04-30T07:22:01.016+01:00I have never tasted quince but the fruit looks lov...I have never tasted quince but the fruit looks lovely - may invest in a tree next year.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74292600239928019532013-04-30T06:46:49.160+01:002013-04-30T06:46:49.160+01:00I think 'roasted' is my favourite, but I&#...I think 'roasted' is my favourite, but I'd not thought of salad. Thanks.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58694629089711490812013-04-30T06:34:27.235+01:002013-04-30T06:34:27.235+01:00Roasted Quince and Pear in a salad with dark salad...Roasted Quince and Pear in a salad with dark salad leaves and a light vinaigrette....<br /><br />Quince (and possibly pear or apple) flan or pie....<br /><br />just cooked and eaten on its own, or with any cream/ice cream/ creme anglaise.....gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.com