Loquat nut any good?
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Any good mail-order source for grafted loquats?
Comments (0)I'd like to get "McBeth" and a few others. I have "Big Jim" and another common selection. I know about Just Fruits and Exotics but would like to find a source of more selections. There used to be a great source in California for many types of small grafted loquats (and pineapple guava) but it seems to be long gone. If there is a better way, I'd prefer to avoid the expensive bigger plants shipped in 5 gallons of soil. Any suggestions?...See MoreDoes any one have experience in grafting loquats?
Comments (4)gb, Are you grafting onto loquat seedlings or quince? Had a chance to sample my first loquats, while visiting my son in Tallahassee, back first of last month. I got the bug. Not winter-hardy here - though my BIL's mother, at Wetumpka AL has one in her yard that bears annually - and she's probably at about the northernmost level where they'll fruit (from what I've been told). But, from reading, it's evidently compatible with quince, which will dwarf it, and supposedly, foster earlier fruiting. I've planted some seeds from the fruits I ate, but certainly considering sticking some quince cuttings and trying my hand at grafting/budding onto them and trying 'em as an indoor plant during the winter....See MoreButcher Block - Waterlox or Good Stuff for Wood - Nut Allergy
Comments (3)This is probably a question for Waterlox. Just be aware (marketing hyperbole aside) that being MADE FROM tung oil is not the same as BEING tung oil. Tung oil is one of the components of the varnish. It is chemically combined with phenolic resin by cooking it. It is no longer tung oil. Chlorine is a deadly gas. Sodium is a highly reactive metal. Chemically combined, it becomes salt....See MoreNeed a good date nut quick bread
Comments (26)Here's the recipe I made. I would definitely make it again, perhaps with some adjustments to the baking time and not using so much baking soda. I might experiment with using a ban marie too. It came out of "An Apple A Day: Vegetarian Cooking by Doctor's Wives." which was published by the Woman's Auxiliary to the Alumni Association of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Date Nut Bred from Mrs. Ezra Richards 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar (I used all dark brown sugar) 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. lemon extract (I used 1/4 cup candied citron peels as I have some and am trying to use them up) 1 egg 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 tsp. salt (I used 1/4 tsp.) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup hot water 1 tsp. soda (I used 1.5 tsp. but I think that was a mistake) (I added 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice) Combine shortening, sugar, vanilla, lemon extract, and egg, then flour and salt. Mix well. (I creamed the sugar, eggs and butter and then combined the flour with the salt and chopped walnuts in a separate bowl). Cook and cool the dates and walnuts with the water (I just did the dates and the candied citron peel). Add the soda to the cooled dates and then combine them with the creamed shortening and flour mixture. Put into an oiled and floured loaf pan. (I used 9x5 one). Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 min. and then reduce heat to 350 and bake for 45 min. longer. (I don't think this is necessary. I would bake the whole time at 350 which is what most quick breads call for.) This was my "go to" date recipe, but not what my husband asked for. Harvest Date Cake Makes 12 servings. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. in a 9" square greased and floured pan. 1 cup flour 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt (Combine dry ingredients.) 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla (Cream/mix together wet ingredients) 1 cup milk 1 cup cut up date pieces Add wet ingredients to flour mixture alternately with milk. Stir in dates. Add batter to pan. Top with topping. Bake as directed at top of recipe. Topping (Mix together) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces 1/4 cup chopped nuts 1 TBLSP brown sugar Here's the one I'm going to try next. I know it is not traditional. I'm not going to use the cans since I don't think they are necessary if you're not steaming, which this recipe does not call for. It makes a lot so I'm going to halve the recipe Boston Brown Bread from Americanprofile.com 6 (14-15 oz.) empty clean tin cans, coated with cooking spray 1 lb. chopped dates 2 tsp. baking soda 2 cups boiling water 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 4 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup raisins Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat the insides of the cans with cooking spray. Combine dates and baking soda in a bowl. Pour boiling water over the dates and let stand to cool at least 5 min. Combine sugar, shortening and eggs in a large bowl. Using a mixer, beat at med. high speed until creamy. Add date mixture and flour and stir until well blended. Add nuts and raisins, mix well. Fill cans about 2/3 full with batter. Bake 1 - 1.25 hours, until wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in cans on a rack for 15 min. Remove bread from pans to cool completely. Makes six loaves with six servings each. 170 calories per serving. 5g. fat, 3 g. protein, 32g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 75 mg. sodium....See MoreDino_Tsapatsaris
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