Sometimes you find the most fascinating bits and bobs tucked away in second-hand fruit books. Here’s my latest discovery.
Category: Feature Articles
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This historical document provides a fascinating insight into orcharding practises, and apple and pear varieties, of the C17th.
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.
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!
Harvest 2022 – Top Fruit from the Allotment Orchard
Here are the extended highlights of this year’s harvest of apples, pears, quinces, plums and damsons. Top fruit galore!
Another Mystery Apple to Identify
The label says ‘Elstar;’ but the fruit says… something else. Time for another apple i.d. exercise.
So, How Do You “Coddle” an Apple?
I’ve often wondered about it, but never tried it, so I turned to a historical source or two, to see if I could find out how to do it.
Frederick Nutt (and Me) on Making ‘Damson Ice Cream’
In which an 18th century recipe for damson ice cream and some advice from Twitter inspires me to make my own delightful damson dessert.
Mid-Year Update, 2022 Edition
Here’s a quick summary of my various orchard-related activities so far this year.
Orchard Visit: Prospect Orchard, Llanidloes, Powys
A summer afternoon in June was the perfect time to visit the home of Welsh Mountain Cider.