The reprieve of Autumn - Figs, Pecans, Pastry, Platters and Chocolate of course
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Oh my goodness Summer came and brought fig harvest with it. Some days seemed insurmountable with the heat but we made it through to glorious Autumn. I have some new Autumn recipes for you just in time for Easter feasting.
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Getting your Quince on for Christmas
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Earlier this month the lovely Annabel Hartnett from Food by Annabel ordered some of our sun dried Smyrna quince and designed some perfect new quince recipes for us just in time for Christmas.
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My new world order, chewy white figs and baking - updated 25 September
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The bright side of life - chewy white figs, baking and my new world order. Finally recipes for you.
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Happy First Birthday – thoughts from a total amateur
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This time one year ago Singing Magpie Produce opened for business. Lots of people have asked about Singing Magpie and what is it like being your own boss. It has been a very steep learning curve for me personally and nothing like a couple of 43 degree days for some casual reflection. Here is what I think.
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The quandary about Quince
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Loads of people have asked me for recipes to use with the sun-dried quince. My most common response is that its a perfect companion with cheese on a platter. This is certainly the season. I especially like it with a hard goat's cheese (Barossa Cheese LaDame is my total favourite).
However I have gone all out and included three recipes below for you to try, enjoy and please give me feedback.