We are lucky to have a farmer not far from our little village, who started his own produce shop years ago, and who loves a challenge.
So, when I started asking for parsnips, Jerusalem artichokes, lemons, sweet potatoes, and the like, he immediately called round to see if any of his connections could provide this for his shop.
I am sure I was not the only one asking for these less-than-obvious choices. One day he pointed to a corner of his immense shed and said: "There are some oyster mushrooms if you want them."
Then, a month or so later, he drew my attention to kumquats.
And last week, he proudly presented a case filled with medlars.
Now, I'm all for trying new stuff - there's a wealth of creativity involved in cooking - but instead of browsing the internet, I thought it might be fun to ask you if you have any suggestions for this Forgotten Fruit.
Our farmer advised me to leave them for a week or so. So, I'll let them sit in my studio, all neatly arranged, and check back here regularly to see if anyone has any suggestions!
4 reacties:
I've never even heard of a medlar... I will have to google it later so I can learn something!
Wow! You are so lucky to have access to such fresh and yummy produce!
I'm with Heather--never heard of them;will have to google.
They are a beautiful bronze color and you've set them off so nicely---would make a great still-life painting.
I miss our Farmer's Market. We only have it from May until mid-Sept. Fresh produce--the best (if you remember you have it and cook it--guilty one talking here).
Okay, I had to google! Fascinating fruit.Not edible until they are rotting, fun! LOL I guess we don't grow them in North America. What did you do with them?