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Tag: C18th

M. Chomel (and Richard Bradley) on ‘Boiling of Cyder’

Why on earth would you want to boil cyder? Here’s a suggestion from the C18th, courtesy of Messrs. Chomel and Bradley.

Published March 25, 2023
Categorised as Cider, Quotations Tagged C18th, cider, cyder, M Chomel, Richard Bradley

M. Chomel (and Richard Bradley) on ‘Mixtures With Cyder’

Here are a few C18th suggestions as to added flavours that you might – or might not – like to add to your cyder.

Published March 19, 2023
Categorised as Cider, Quotations Tagged C18th, cider, cyder, herbal, M Chomel, mixtures, Richard Bradley

Anon, on Preserving Fruit Blossom from Spring Frosts

This C18th method for protecting fruit trees from the cold sounds a bit suspect to me, but the author was clearly convinced.

Published February 9, 2023
Categorised as Orchard Science, Quotations Tagged C18th, frost protection, irrigation

Benjamin Whitmill (the Elder) on Gathering Cyons

Here’s some eighteenth century advice on the best time to collect pear and plum scions and how to store them before grafting.

Published February 2, 2023
Categorised as Quotations, Top Fruit Grafting Tagged Benjamin Whitmill, C18th, grafting, scion cutting, scions

Charlotte Mason, on Making ‘An Excellent Plumb Pudding’

Here’s a late C18th recipe for what amounts to a slightly less rich and spicy version of a modern-day Christmas Pud.

Published December 7, 2022
Categorised as Orchard Cookery Tagged C18th, Charlotte Mason, currants, plum, pudding, raisins, recipe

E. Taylor, on Making ‘A Devonshire (Minced) Pye’

Whether you prefer your mincemeat pyes with or without actual meat, this pair of C18th recipes promises to deliver on plenty of fruity flavour.

Published November 27, 2022
Categorised as Orchard Cookery Tagged apple, C18th, dried fruit, E Taylor, mincemeat, recipe

Charlotte Mason, on Making ‘Quince Pudding’

This eighteenth century quince recipe is a tricky one to unravel, but the end result does sound interesting.

Published October 5, 2022
Categorised as Orchard Cookery Tagged C18th, Charlotte Mason, quince, quince dessert, quince recipe

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.

Published September 10, 2022
Categorised as Feature Articles, Orchard Cookery Tagged C18th, damson, Frederick Nutt, ice cream, recipe

Frederick Nutt, on Preserving ‘Damsons, Wet’ and ‘Damsons, Dried’

Here are two methods for preserving the bounty of your damson harvest, from Frederick Nutt’s C18th volume of confectionary cookery.

Published September 3, 2022
Categorised as Orchard Cookery Tagged C18th, damson, Frederick Nutt, preserved fruit, preserving

Ann Peckham, on Making ‘Pickled Mellons’

If you’ve tried growing melons but they’ve not quite ripened, here’s a recipe for preserving the green fruit with a fiery, spicy stuffing.

Published August 20, 2022
Categorised as Orchard Cookery Tagged Ann Peckham, C18th, melon, pickling, preserving

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  1. Darren T on Gallery: Lifecycle of an Apple, From Bud to Blossom to FruitJune 4, 2023

    You're welcome! :)

  2. Camille on Gallery: Lifecycle of an Apple, From Bud to Blossom to FruitJune 3, 2023

    Sorry for the delayed response, but thank you very much for all this information. I will keep it to refer…

  3. Darren T on How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear FruitletsJune 3, 2023

    Thank you Oltice, I'm very glad it was helpful. Thinning really is one of the most useful and important things…

  4. Oltice on How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear FruitletsJune 2, 2023

    This was absolutely brilliant. I know now why my apple tree doesn't produce any fruits this year, after having millions…

  5. Darren T on Dealing With Pear Midge Problems the Organic WayJune 2, 2023

    I'm sorry Ruth, but I don't have much experience with spraying, so I wouldn't know what to advise there. I…

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