Unfortunately, we’re not southerly enough to be able to grow good oranges (NB there’s a prize for the first reader to tell me where the quote’s from), so we’ve had to make do with making cherry jam instead . We’re also not lucky enough to have a massive 40 year old cherry tree in our garden, but we are lucky enough to live next door to Colette who does have a 40 year old cherry tree.
While not her natural habitat, we spotted her on our walk today up a tree.
We thanked her for our massive basket of cherries, informed her that we’d be making our first batch of cherry jam this very afternoon, and promised her a jar.
We referred to the massive recipe book in the sky, found an easy one, and got down to business.
Pipping
Cooking
Jarring
Delicious! Roll on the figs and plums. That’s Christmas presents sorted!
Hi
My wife and I were also presented with a mountain of cherries. The answer to the pips is a D-Stoner €9 from the local ‘Intermarche’, A brilliant gadget,
Bruce & Daphne
(Gayraud – Lauzerte)
Thanks Bruce we got two today from Giffe. How’s things going at Gayraud? Regards Phill
The quote is from Paddington Bear (the film version is great, by the way).