Autumn comes laden with its bounty. It is indeed a season of "mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the maturing sun..." The figs have ripened until they are luscious and honey sweet. Quinces are fragrant and tart, begging to be made into delicious quince paste, the grapes beckon the vintner, but even to the teetotaller provide a sweet delight with their ripe juiciness. Citrus begins to blush and apples crisp and red give taste buds a treat. Pumpkin, chestnuts and winter cherries vie for attention, but the winter cherries - with their brash overcoats on - win hands down...
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Interesting still life.
ReplyDeleteMy father used to love quince jelly. I don't recall ever seeing the fruit, though.
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yummy, what a treat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous plate of goodies, so pretty and colorful :)
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