Comments for not far from the tree http://www.notfarfromthetree.org Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:16:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Receive our e-newsletter by kristine forsyth http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/contact-us/receive-our-e-newsletter#comment-177 kristine forsyth Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:03:36 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/?page_id=170#comment-177 Hello, I teach Adult ESL in the Victoria Park /401 area. I'd like to get my students involved next yr. with harvest picking as well as volunteer hours. There are many Adult ESL instructors that I would be happy to forward any information to for next season. Some have trees for picking too! What a wonderful initiative. Regards, Kristine Hello, I teach Adult ESL in the Victoria Park /401 area. I’d like to get my students involved next yr. with harvest picking as well as volunteer hours. There are many Adult ESL instructors that I would be happy to forward any information to for next season. Some have trees for picking too! What a wonderful initiative. Regards, Kristine

]]> Comment on At the Market by Suzanne Long http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/not-far-from-the-market#comment-175 Suzanne Long Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:40:44 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/?page_id=37#comment-175 Heather. Heard from Wendy this afternoon and looks like our last Spadina Saturday has been held. No more apples within reach and the veggies are spoken for... Heather. Heard from Wendy this afternoon and looks like our last Spadina Saturday has been held. No more apples within reach and the veggies are spoken for…

]]> Comment on At the Market by Heather http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/not-far-from-the-market#comment-174 Heather Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:17:24 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/?page_id=37#comment-174 Up until what date will you be holding Spadina Saturdays? Up until what date will you be holding Spadina Saturdays?

]]> Comment on Late-night picking by Heather Ann http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/archives/189#comment-167 Heather Ann Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:26:37 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/archives/189#comment-167 Okay, a recipe. :) I made relish out of the crabapples, using the recipe found here: http://www.nsapples.com/recipes/intronew/rec_crabapplerelish.htm Crabapple Relish •2 lbs crabapples •2/3 cup white vinegar •2 1/3 cups white sugar •1/4 tsp salt •1/2 tsp ground cloves •1 tsp cinnamon Remove stem and blossom ends from crabapples. Quarter and core the crabapples and grind in a food grinder or processor. Heat vinegar and sugar in a large heavy pot. Add ground crabapples, salt, cloves and cinnamon. Stir. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick. Ladle into hot sterile jars and seal. Okay, a recipe. :)

I made relish out of the crabapples, using the recipe found here: http://www.nsapples.com/recipes/intronew/rec_crabapplerelish.htm

Crabapple Relish

•2 lbs crabapples
•2/3 cup white vinegar
•2 1/3 cups white sugar
•1/4 tsp salt
•1/2 tsp ground cloves
•1 tsp cinnamon

Remove stem and blossom ends from crabapples. Quarter and core the crabapples and grind in a food grinder or processor. Heat vinegar and sugar in a large heavy pot. Add ground crabapples, salt, cloves and cinnamon. Stir. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick. Ladle into hot sterile jars and seal.

]]> Comment on Receive our e-newsletter by Ian http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/contact-us/receive-our-e-newsletter#comment-166 Ian Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:20:11 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/?page_id=170#comment-166 Keep me posted on what's happening with this!! Great idea guys!! Keep me posted on what’s happening with this!! Great idea guys!!

]]> Comment on Pick fruit with us by Naomi http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/contact-us/pick-fruit-with-us#comment-165 Naomi Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:28:06 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/?page_id=169#comment-165 I think it's a terrific idea, I would love to join: Do put me on your mailing list! I think it’s a terrific idea, I would love to join: Do put me on your mailing list!

]]> Comment on Late-night picking by Naomi http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/archives/189#comment-164 Naomi Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:24:23 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/archives/189#comment-164 I agree with the previous responder: I too ,would love a recipe for crabapple preserves! I agree with the previous responder: I too ,would love a recipe for crabapple preserves!

]]> Comment on Late-night picking by Anonymous http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/archives/189#comment-163 Anonymous Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:36:20 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/archives/189#comment-163 It would be really great if you posted recipes to go with some of these yummy preserve pictures! It would be really great if you posted recipes to go with some of these yummy preserve pictures!

]]> Comment on Share your fruit by Cindy http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/contact-us/share-your-fruit#comment-160 Cindy Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:36:04 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/?page_id=168#comment-160 Pears ready for the picking in Mississauga. Could someone come before they rot? Pls e-mail me asap. Thanks Pears ready for the picking in Mississauga. Could someone come before they rot? Pls e-mail me asap. Thanks

]]> Comment on Preserving a Peck of Pears by Rachel http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/archives/187#comment-159 Rachel Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:00:20 +0000 http://www.notfarfromthetree.org/?p=187#comment-159 fabulous food, fabulously organized, fabulous fun, fabulous workshop!! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and was educational to boot. I just finished up canning the last few pears I took home with me that night. Thanks again to the wonderful organizers. Pears to you! fabulous food, fabulously organized, fabulous fun, fabulous workshop!! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and was educational to boot. I just finished up canning the last few pears I took home with me that night. Thanks again to the wonderful organizers. Pears to you!

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