I intend to tell you all about the Sicilian hospital experience in a subsequent post but in the meantime I thought you'd like to see this quince marmellata which my friend Gina made and was kind enough to bring to me there. She picked 30 kilos of quinces from her tree last weekend so there is plenty more, she says. This marmellata is of a different consistency to the cotognata [quince paste] that I have shown you before; although it is, as you see, made in moulds, it is spreadable. Both preserves are delicious.
That looks lovely. How sweet of your friend.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home :)
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI also hope that some time in the future you may want to share the Marmellata recipe with your readers.
:)
You're lucky to have such a kind and considerate friend to go to all that work for you. It looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm to have my first go at teaching ESL to a little boy from China who's attending the school where I used to teach. I'll go twice a week for an hour each. Should be interesting to say the least!
Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteSicilian food always looks so lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi, dragonstar. Yes, it was. Thanks, Crushed. Hi, Ardent. I will get the recipe and do just that. Ciao, Leslie. I am indeed. I'm sure you will enjoy this teaching. Saretta and Liz: it tastes even better than it looks!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteA very thoughtful gift as well as being delicious and attractive. Hope it makes you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home and I hope all your tests will have pointed the way to a recovery for you.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping your health issues are behind you.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and was happy to give it a thumbs up/review on Stumble Upon.
If you ever decided to add links to your page I hope you'll keep me in mind.
Also, would you consider adding the view from your window to What I See Out My Window? Nobody from Italy has done so yet. My family came to America from Calabria so, I'm sure you'll understand, I'd love to have some views from Italy.
Keep up the great work!!
i like the product...but the unmentioned part of the picture was the plate, which also looked most interesting.
ReplyDeletei didn't think of it until now, but i can easily see putting the marmellata on a little toasted baguette topped with a bit of basil en chiffonade.
ReplyDeletemm-mm-good!
That looks really funky... hey AND you managed to get it out of the mold without tearing. Something I could never manage with we had milk jelly "rabbit" in childhood times...
ReplyDeleteYes, you have some wonderful friends Welshcakes who spoil you. I hope you are resting and following doctor's orders. You have been missed. Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Welshcakes. I love Quince jelly with cheese Delicious!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back home Welshcakes and I hope you are feeling well and that the medics have sorted out whatever was wrong.
ReplyDeleteThe Marmellata looks delicious, a little like lemon curd..Iv'e not tasted quince so have no idea what to expect!
Take care my friend,
Di.xx
Well I am glad you are back out in the real world... best wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Welsh !
ReplyDeleteThose Quince Marmelatta duo look like they'd fit perfectly on my hips...that's where they'd end up...they look delish!
welchcakes,I have been thinking abut you and I hope you are well. I am worried as you have not blogged this week;perhaps you are resting? Best wishes Marina
ReplyDeleteSorry about the late replies, everyone: I have been hving a bit of an enforced rest!
ReplyDeleteIt is, cherrypie. Yes, it was very thoughtful of her, jmb. Thank you so much, deejay. Anthony, thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I will try and take a decent photo from my window! Hi, FC. I forget the name of this kind of plate now, but several of them have been with me all my life. They were popular in Britain in the 1950s. The en chiffonade idea is great. HNot me, Gleds, but my friend Gina achieved this astonishing feat. Many thanks, Ellee and jams. Thanks, Trubes. You must taste quince - somewwhere between the flavour of apples and pears. Thanks, Mutley and Pink. It's not fair how everything goes to the hips, is it, pink?! Thank you for your concern, MM. Yes, I have had to rest this week but I hope to be posting regularly again soon.