Sometimes you find the most fascinating bits and bobs tucked away in second-hand fruit books. Here’s my latest discovery.
Author: Darren T
Dr A. W. Chase, on the Health Benefits of Apples
This C19th medical man was clearly a big fan of the humble apple and its wealth of health-giving properties.
Book Notes: The Commonplace Book of John Gwin of Llangwm
This historical document provides a fascinating insight into orcharding practises, and apple and pear varieties, of the C17th.
John Phin, on Avoiding (not Making) ‘Cider Without Apples’
Cider Without Apples? An obvious fraud. You definitely shouldn’t try this C19th recipe. Seriously. Don’t do it.
Franรงois Pierre La Varenne, on Making ‘Apple Cream’
Here’s a simple recipe for a light, creamy, stewed apple dessert dish, courtesy of a C17th pioneer of French cuisine.
Oh Bring Us A Figgy Pudding (Or Else..!)
Fine, you can have the pudding! Just stop singing at me. And you have to promise not to come back again tomorrow, okay?
Gallery: Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ in Winter
A few snowy and icy days provided an opportunity for some lovely, wintry photos of a rather superb crab apple.
Max Miller, on Making ‘Lamb’s Wool’ for Wassailing
Max’s latest episode takes a look at the tradition of wassailing and shows us how to make one of the classic wassail beverages.
John Mollard, on Making a ‘Pulpton of Apples’
An oven-baked pudding of stewed apple and breadcrumbs? Sounds good to me. This C19th recipe has the details.
How To: Make ‘Pear-Stuffed Baked Squash’
Here’s my interpretation of William Hanbury’s C18th suggestion for a spicy, fruit-filled, baked squash. Yum!