tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post8402774616727363568..comments2024-03-28T09:25:14.379+00:00Comments on Veg Plotting: Michaelmas, Blackberries and the Devil's SpitVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-34338843663354132232015-10-06T08:35:20.244+01:002015-10-06T08:35:20.244+01:00That sounds delicious Margaret and such a good way...That sounds delicious Margaret and such a good way of ensuring you still have some jam even though there's not enough of a particular fruit.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-57723683548298685632015-10-06T08:33:27.158+01:002015-10-06T08:33:27.158+01:00It could be Janet, though I'm surprised as the...It could be Janet, though I'm surprised as they usually do well no matter what the location is. I did wonder about your coastal location, but having met some blackberry pickers in Jersey a couple of days ago, who were enthusiastically picking away, I'm not so sure...VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-48665049284830376192015-10-05T23:20:28.113+01:002015-10-05T23:20:28.113+01:00It's been a good year for blackberries around ...It's been a good year for blackberries around here. There are loads on the lane down at the allotments. I have picked some because I feel I must when I see them, but I still have some in the freezer from last year. I like to make blackberry gin and apple and blackberry crumble using Bramley apples from the tree in the garden. I thought I might try making a mixed fruit jam this year with blackberries, raspberries and any other fruit I have in the freezer.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08979390044895652899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-62483637506269724142015-10-05T20:12:07.336+01:002015-10-05T20:12:07.336+01:00Our local blackberries are disappointingly small a...Our local blackberries are disappointingly small and tart, but they were last year too, so perhaps it is a feature of the location? The bramble jam sounds lovely...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-80584543075211887182015-09-30T11:18:35.752+01:002015-09-30T11:18:35.752+01:00Ha - I was going to be called Robert Clive, Anna! ...Ha - I was going to be called Robert Clive, Anna! Mum and dad had to have a quick think when I arrived. I look forward to your folklore recommendations. I have Richard Mabey's <i>Flora Britannica</i> - there's quite a lot of plant related folklore in there if you haven't got it already.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-59411246065427854972015-09-30T11:16:24.315+01:002015-09-30T11:16:24.315+01:00That makes 2 thumbs up for apple and blackberry cr...That makes 2 thumbs up for apple and blackberry crumble then Pauline - 3 if you count me as well :)VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-91059605054734006712015-09-30T11:15:38.426+01:002015-09-30T11:15:38.426+01:00It's been a marvellous year for them here too ...It's been a marvellous year for them here too Flighty. The cats have just left a purple trail of paw marks in the kitchen, so it looks like they've been trying them too!VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-1196524959650298602015-09-29T20:47:26.153+01:002015-09-29T20:47:26.153+01:00They are mainly done and dusted here although ther...They are mainly done and dusted here although there are still a few stragglers. My dad was to have been called Michael but arrived a day later into this world :) I've a couple of folklore books that you might enjoy if you do not already have them. I'm away from my bookshelves at the moment but will try to remember to check on the titles when I can.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-23249024612476766772015-09-29T15:05:50.421+01:002015-09-29T15:05:50.421+01:00We are still picking blackberries from the hedges ...We are still picking blackberries from the hedges round the garden, usually I put a few in Apple crumble, yes the Bramleys are being picked now too. Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-16506244487881434182015-09-29T13:47:36.908+01:002015-09-29T13:47:36.908+01:00I'm still picking blackberries from the bush I...I'm still picking blackberries from the bush I have on the plot. It's been a really good year for them. I usually eat them as is, but I do like apple and blackberry crumble with cream or custard. Flighty xxFlightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-20514630713905045672015-09-29T11:54:22.323+01:002015-09-29T11:54:22.323+01:00That's interesting Sue as you're quite nea...That's interesting Sue as you're quite near the north-east if memory serves. Looks like your blackberry season's been earlier than mine in the 'softy' south too.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-67387778629114196272015-09-29T11:48:21.748+01:002015-09-29T11:48:21.748+01:00Hi Caro - I did find a recipe, but as it's com...Hi Caro - I did find a recipe, but as it's complete conjecture as to what it originally was, I didn't feel it was right to feature it. I love folklore too and there's plenty more to come...VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-89742153664161782292015-09-29T11:37:22.077+01:002015-09-29T11:37:22.077+01:00Oooh, I love a bit of folklore! What a shame you ...Oooh, I love a bit of folklore! What a shame you couldn't find the recipe for Michaelmas Pie, I'm intrigued now. I haven't checked out the local blackberries yet but my niece has been using blackberries in her preserves, ice-cream and traybakes for several weeks now. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-64264773440431514132015-09-29T10:31:35.464+01:002015-09-29T10:31:35.464+01:00 We have been picking blackberries from our thornl... We have been picking blackberries from our thornless blackberry for weeks now and soon it will be coming to an end. Blackberry week would have come a little late for us. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com