Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION. THE STORY OF THE QUINCE. QUINCES IN THE GARDEN. How To Grow Quince Trees. Harvesting and Storing The Fruit. Which Quince to Plant. Orchards to Visit. QUINCES IN THE KITCHEN. Introduction. Preserves. Savoury Dishes. Puddings. Afternoon Tea. Drinks. Sweets. THE LOST WORLD OF THE QUINCE: HEALTH AND BEAUTY. Acknowledgements. Bibliography. Index.

About the Author

Jane McMorland Hunter studied History at Edinburgh University. She has written a number of books including For the Love of an Orchard and two titles in the National Trust Kitchen Garden Cookbook Series. Sue Dunster studied Fine Art at Edinburgh University and then started her own silk screen printing business. She has a large organic garden with a small orchard including quince trees she planted over eighteen years ago.