Farm swaps
Ah bounty. I went up to my neighbours to drop off a large bucket of flowers, and came home with six kilos of apricots in return.
The hail has hit all the producers in the region rather hard. So Jean Daniel is glutted with apricots that can’t sell. But jam is certainly on the agenda.
He made pots and pots and couldn’t face any more. So I have volunteered to make my share.
And Daniele was delighted with her bouquets. 
Did I know it was her birthday? Not at all, but it was a timely gift. We are just heading up there now to drink a glass of champagne to celebrate. It’s barely noon, I know, but one must follow traditions, even if they make you tipsy for weeding after lunch.
17th July 2012 @ 9:43 pm
Do you have to peel all that fruit? Or does it all go in the pot and then gets strained?
So gorgeous. Why did I not paint still lfes when I was there?! I guess because it was March and the idea was less obvious than in the middle of summer…
17th July 2012 @ 10:39 pm
Well, I have to halve each apricot to remove the stone; and do a bit of cutting out of damaged bits as I go.