tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post7973634640525432841..comments2024-03-29T19:35:44.366+10:00Comments on HAPPY RETIREE'S KITCHEN : Pickled CumquatsHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-75806944443742777572020-07-19T09:11:36.412+10:002020-07-19T09:11:36.412+10:00Great to hear from you Ron. Pickling these little ...Great to hear from you Ron. Pickling these little beauties is the easiest thing to do, can't wait to try the results. Never ate them as a kid as my Mum wanted them all for her jams. Stay safe. hope you are enjoying your Summer.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-60624390401666517742020-07-18T15:51:12.505+10:002020-07-18T15:51:12.505+10:00Pauline, I have fond memories of grabbing a handfu...Pauline, I have fond memories of grabbing a handful of kumquat’s from the tree in our back yard when I was young. We would pop them in our mouth and enjoy the somewhat sweet peel and spit out the sour pulp. I'm not sure I've ever had them pickled, but would like to.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589980076199438534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-89015712074412730202020-07-16T09:54:03.268+10:002020-07-16T09:54:03.268+10:00Bernie, I'm not sure how to send this recipe t...Bernie, I'm not sure how to send this recipe to you as I don't have your email address, so I might just type it up as as blog post, knowing that it is a tried and true recipe, but with no recent photo:) Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-17821039213838630342020-07-14T11:41:17.375+10:002020-07-14T11:41:17.375+10:00Thank you Pauline I would appreciate it if you cou...Thank you Pauline I would appreciate it if you could send me the cumquat marmalade recipe. Cheers BernieBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420022045202632797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-3640850014361138322020-07-14T11:35:29.730+10:002020-07-14T11:35:29.730+10:00Thanks Judee, nice to hear from you. We have such ...Thanks Judee, nice to hear from you. We have such a short window of availability here so I hope you can manage to find some. They give such a unique flavour to everything I do with them.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-88918057137489831192020-07-14T11:33:06.825+10:002020-07-14T11:33:06.825+10:00Thanks Tandy, I know there is a variety of cumquat...Thanks Tandy, I know there is a variety of cumquats that are quite edible but the majority that we see are too sour to just eat whole. Perhaps you would like those though, I guess it's what you are used to.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-27514697308884425342020-07-14T01:52:58.639+10:002020-07-14T01:52:58.639+10:00I bought comquats once in the supermarket because ...I bought comquats once in the supermarket because they looked so cute. I couldn't quite understand how to eat them because they taste was so strong. Thanks for all the suggestions. Maybe I will buy some again and try.gluten Free A_Z Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651624214552275164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-52854231258983986592020-07-13T17:11:17.870+10:002020-07-13T17:11:17.870+10:00I love kumquats and make marmalade or pickles when...I love kumquats and make marmalade or pickles when I get them. But my best way is to just pop them into my mouth and eat the entire fruit.Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12429144904249443523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-42614398169115342662020-07-12T10:50:25.746+10:002020-07-12T10:50:25.746+10:00Thanks Sherry, yes it is quite time consuming, and...Thanks Sherry, yes it is quite time consuming, and jam makers appreciate how precious it is. Hey that's amazing that you cooked them just halved for marmalade. If I had plenty of them I would give that a go.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-54730250663739238712020-07-12T10:47:53.729+10:002020-07-12T10:47:53.729+10:00Enjoy your passion fruit curd Nil, hope it turns o...Enjoy your passion fruit curd Nil, hope it turns out well. Also delicious on toast or in small tartlets.<br />Great to hear from you, Keep well, Pauline xHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-57136190967519106522020-07-12T10:45:47.635+10:002020-07-12T10:45:47.635+10:00Thanks Liberty Belle, nice to hear from you. I do...Thanks Liberty Belle, nice to hear from you. I don't have a cumquat tree now unfortunately, I was gifted these cumquats but it's just a matter of time before I invest in another one. Cumquat Marmalade is the best. Cheers, PaulineHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-65399509296029454852020-07-12T10:42:18.367+10:002020-07-12T10:42:18.367+10:00Yes you do Bernie, the seeds contain the pectin fo...Yes you do Bernie, the seeds contain the pectin for the thickening, and the whole fruit is chopped up for marmalade. It really is delicious. If you would like a good recipe I can send you one.I am hoping to find some more cumquats so I can make a batch of marmalade. They are a precious commodity. Hope you and family are well. Thanks, PaulineHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-81386711636377218232020-07-12T10:39:22.596+10:002020-07-12T10:39:22.596+10:00Thanks Natalia, I hope the pickled ones will be as...Thanks Natalia, I hope the pickled ones will be as delicious as promised, particularly in cooking. I will do something interesting with them when they are ready and write to you all.Cheers, PaulineHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-34535879679634094742020-07-12T10:36:56.447+10:002020-07-12T10:36:56.447+10:00Thanks Angie, They are certainly a unique kind of ...Thanks Angie, They are certainly a unique kind of fruit with so much flavour. I hope you can buy them where you are. Best wishes, PaulineHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-48014973282429587282020-07-10T17:17:35.016+10:002020-07-10T17:17:35.016+10:00i've made cumquat marmalade a couple of times ...i've made cumquat marmalade a couple of times - the first was chopping them up and de-seeding etc and it took forever!! the next time, i just chopped them in half and in they went. turned out beautifully! i think it's my fave marmalade. pickled sounds good too.Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-32174292159671054982020-07-10T11:01:49.526+10:002020-07-10T11:01:49.526+10:00I don’t think I’ve ever had cumquats. The pickle s...I don’t think I’ve ever had cumquats. The pickle sounds delicious.<br /><br />I searched and found your passion fruit curd recipe. I’ve been collecting passion fruits to make a small quantity of curd. 😊 <br /><br />Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-13851635594337223102020-07-10T08:05:49.761+10:002020-07-10T08:05:49.761+10:00The thought of "Cumquat marmalade on toast&qu...The thought of "Cumquat marmalade on toast" made my mouth water. I love marmalade. It must be nice to have a cumquat tree. The Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677266288990024025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-3535397584403071752020-07-10T07:53:28.763+10:002020-07-10T07:53:28.763+10:00Hi Pauline
What an interesting idea. I will keep a...Hi Pauline<br />What an interesting idea. I will keep a look out for them. With the marmalade do you also use the whole fruit?<br />CheersoBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420022045202632797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-85161040365180924472020-07-09T18:24:23.952+10:002020-07-09T18:24:23.952+10:00I have never tried them, but pickled ones looks so...I have never tried them, but pickled ones looks so good! I bet they are so delicious ☺Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984981811912904970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3386723495133646027.post-1192300547726541202020-07-09T17:32:38.044+10:002020-07-09T17:32:38.044+10:00We LOVE LOVE cumquats, never tried the pickled one...We LOVE LOVE cumquats, never tried the pickled one though. They have such a distinctive aroma and taste that no other citrus fruits could ever compete. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Pauline.Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.com