I love it when the sun makes a silver horizon.
On our way home from the sea visit, we called at the garden centre to get some more tulip bulbs. Hanging in the middle of the displays was an open cage with a jackdaw sitting and preening itself. We watched it for quite some time and it kept its eye on us all the time. We asked in the shop about why it was there and learned that it was found in the Spring having fallen from its nest and with no parent anywhere showing any interest. The staff looked after it and expected it not to survive but here it is, their friendly Jack Dawson! It pops down the road to the local pub in the evenings and spends its days in the garden centre.
Last Tuesday at Roots there were quince on offer having been brought in by a volunteer form a crop laden tree. This afternoon I have made Quince Jelly, beautifully scented and what a glorious colour. I also reduced some of the jelly further to make a tray of Membrillo, lovely little cubes to eat with cheese.
Quince
Quince Jelly
Membrillo (with reflection of the kitchen light!)
nrhatch
October 6, 2025 at 11:33 am
That quince jelly is gorgeous! I don’t know if I’ve ever had any quince jelly. My mom made all sorts of jams and preserves, but never quince.
Enjoy!
mybeautfulthings
October 12, 2025 at 6:36 pm
It’s very pretty but not too everyone’s taste! 🙂
utesmile
October 5, 2025 at 8:27 pm
Oh, Quince jelly is my favourite, the flavour is just amazing. My sister still does it and brings it to me. Hard to cut but well worth it. 😋
mybeautfulthings
October 6, 2025 at 8:56 am
Yes it is! I had to get help to chop them up but the work is so worth it, beautiful to look at and delicious to eat! I love that the rather ugly fruit becomes something so lovely. 🙂