tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post1472908140278226147..comments2023-06-23T18:46:03.630+10:00Comments on Glut: a year in my patch: Local Loves - fruit, fish and cidergardengluthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878662637625011658noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post-35250237945655502082013-01-05T21:53:51.540+11:002013-01-05T21:53:51.540+11:00Oh there will be nuts! Almonds, pistachios,walnuts...Oh there will be nuts! Almonds, pistachios,walnuts mostly which should all grow here. when we lived in melb we had the most beautiful almond. I loved it for its flowers and young fruit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16547410700199878385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post-8635392959694856762013-01-05T21:28:02.115+11:002013-01-05T21:28:02.115+11:00Sorry, no. I don't even know what variety min...Sorry, no. I don't even know what variety mine is as it was a re-gift! Oh, to have the room to 'plant a few trees'! You must be very pleased with all the possibilities you have with tree planting. <br /><br />How about nuts? Would they do well in your area? I remember the fabulous taste of fresh almonds (I think you need two trees??). Ninanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post-7196031513913789982013-01-04T23:22:56.040+11:002013-01-04T23:22:56.040+11:00Cider is pretty new for me and I am enjoying very ...Cider is pretty new for me and I am enjoying very much. I would love to make our own cider and will make sure that I plant some apples with that purpose in mind. You must blog on your cider making activity - hope it goes well. Did you see Foxs Lane's blog on their cider making recently?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16547410700199878385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post-40307759571867456952013-01-04T23:17:07.581+11:002013-01-04T23:17:07.581+11:00I love kedgeree! But I usually make it with smoked...I love kedgeree! But I usually make it with smoked cod - but that habit could easily change and I love your suggestion for a smoked trout pasta dish. The lad makes an excellent quiche - I will suggest a smoked trout one to him. Thank you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16547410700199878385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post-3719747072116998542013-01-04T23:09:18.169+11:002013-01-04T23:09:18.169+11:00Seeing as figs do so well here I am planning to pl...Seeing as figs do so well here I am planning to plant a few trees - do you have a recommendation for a variety?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16547410700199878385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post-65439566545278106282013-01-04T19:51:04.311+11:002013-01-04T19:51:04.311+11:00Wow, I like the apricot jam, and the figs look bea...Wow, I like the apricot jam, and the figs look beautiful. I am a cider drinker (and amateur maker - I even have two cider varieties now and can't wait until they crop and I can start experimenting). I'm with Liz on the cider/pork blend, but I also think its also nice with duck and other darker poultry like quail, and fish/seafood. But then again I'll drink cider with pretty much anything! Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225621037420851059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post-10280999954891146242013-01-04T15:32:32.452+11:002013-01-04T15:32:32.452+11:00Beautiful figs. Personally I think cider goes wel...Beautiful figs. Personally I think cider goes well with sausages, particularly pork sausages. I love smoked trout and use it a lot (although I haven't had it with cider but want to now....). Like you I use it in potato salads, but also in pasta & kedgeree. Smoked Trout pasta, with lemon rind, chilli, onion, garlic, pine nuts and a vegetable of your choice (favs include: broad beans, broccoli, and peas) dressed with lots of olive oil is good. Smoked Trout kedgeree (well sort of kedgeree) with turmeric & mustard seed rice, crispy fried shallots, hard boiled eggs, and mint raita is also a fav. Finally smoked trout quiche is lovely too.Lizhttp://www.suburbantomato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3258484059999383214.post-53483878321077202972013-01-03T20:24:40.804+11:002013-01-03T20:24:40.804+11:00Wow, figs! My fig tree is in its early days so I ...Wow, figs! My fig tree is in its early days so I don't have any produce yet but I am so looking forward to them in future years. I find them difficult to buy locally (as they don't transport well) so I envy you, your local supplier. <br /><br />Apricots are another favourite of mine. <br /><br />Are you SURE that's trout and not carp?!? :)<br /><br />I lived down the road from a trout farm many years ago - and I would eat it however it came, so I'm no help there, sorry. <br /><br />I love the label and the name of that cider - 'The Apple Thief'! Again, can't help, there. It's not on my usual rotation of tipples. <br /><br />Ninanoreply@blogger.com