tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post8815428773381837718..comments2024-03-12T07:50:58.760+00:00Comments on Frugal in Norfolk: Last of the 'giant' pearsDchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-40712174032874839962020-10-11T11:48:16.107+01:002020-10-11T11:48:16.107+01:00It and they certainly are.It and they certainly are.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-60197295294962373022020-10-10T09:45:29.204+01:002020-10-10T09:45:29.204+01:00Wow, that is impressive.Wow, that is impressive.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-58599544098035042262020-10-09T17:23:57.214+01:002020-10-09T17:23:57.214+01:00I read somewhere that a gentle press near the stal...I read somewhere that a gentle press near the stalk helps. If it just gives its nearly there so another day or two.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-2888184648609509562020-10-09T17:23:03.073+01:002020-10-09T17:23:03.073+01:00Some varieties are gritty but these are lovely and...Some varieties are gritty but these are lovely and crisp when ready.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-40704759272718252872020-10-09T17:22:18.089+01:002020-10-09T17:22:18.089+01:00At least you get to eat some of it but the middle ...At least you get to eat some of it but the middle going first is annoying.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-23135177767918184842020-10-09T16:23:39.068+01:002020-10-09T16:23:39.068+01:00We had a few comice this year but its that bit ind...We had a few comice this year but its that bit indoors I can never judge. We waste some trying them out too soon.TrishWishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12133314088190424463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-57190445642824419992020-10-09T16:21:16.419+01:002020-10-09T16:21:16.419+01:00That's huge! I don't like pears....well, ...That's huge! I don't like pears....well, I don't mind the taste, it's the gritty texture I really don't like. Husband loves them.Soozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-39038459795887914322020-10-09T15:36:31.233+01:002020-10-09T15:36:31.233+01:00As they say in newspapers "What A Whopper!&qu...As they say in newspapers "What A Whopper!"<br />I'm now eating the pears that tend to go brown in the middle as they get ripe. I cut bits off the outside to eat until I get to the brown bit - it's very annoying - feels such a wasteSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-28058465125954966992020-10-09T15:15:14.993+01:002020-10-09T15:15:14.993+01:00It would be nice. There are some lovely column tre...It would be nice. There are some lovely column trees nowadays.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-73073486684134388012020-10-09T15:14:34.669+01:002020-10-09T15:14:34.669+01:00Takes about 7-10 days indoors to be ready. They ar...Takes about 7-10 days indoors to be ready. They are delicious!Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-68669012206335432612020-10-09T12:23:39.539+01:002020-10-09T12:23:39.539+01:00That is a huge pear, it looks a really good specim...That is a huge pear, it looks a really good specimen. I hope it tastes as good as it looks. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339317216265636215.post-89984236039112961232020-10-09T11:13:03.043+01:002020-10-09T11:13:03.043+01:00WOW ... now THAT is what you call a pear!!
I migh...WOW ... now THAT is what you call a pear!!<br /><br />I might have to treat myself to a little apple tree in a pot for my new place. I can't imagine not having something growing outside my door.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.com