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Title: A Berry Good Day Metal Detecting Post by: John Winter on October 04, 2014, 11:06:15 PM … and that's why I was reminded of my days spent metal detecting … at least I was guaranteed to return home with a different kind of treasure! http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2014/10/a-berry-good-day-metal-detecting/ (http://www.johnwinter.net/jw/2014/10/a-berry-good-day-metal-detecting/) Title: Re: A Berry Good Day Metal Detecting Post by: probono on October 05, 2014, 04:44:20 AM Yes, a good time of year for things like that - although I've noticed the sloes are ready a bit too early this year.
I got a reasonable crop of hazelnuts on the last rally I was on - I usually avoid the blackberries until they have been soaked overnight (to remove their visitors), cooked in sugar and wrapped in pastry at which point they are very nice :) Title: Re: A Berry Good Day Metal Detecting Post by: DEADLOCK on October 05, 2014, 09:09:57 AM Yes love blackberries and all the countryside fruit that comes with the territory. Had 3/4 of a carrier bag of hazelnuts from my garden
Title: Re: A Berry Good Day Metal Detecting Post by: Val Beechey on October 05, 2014, 04:15:20 PM I've had a few picks at the Blackberries and frozen some down for the Winter. Nothing nicer than a Blackberry and Apple pie in January.
I've picked Hazel nuts before and been disappointed with them but this year, by chance, I think I've discovered the secret. Don't pick............pick up. Wait till they start falling. I've got loads drying nicely for Xmas. I don't like the taste of them too fresh. One of my neighbours just can't resist them. When I'm out walking the dogs I always know where he's stopped for a snack by the pile of broken shells. I met him out one day, him, his dog and his nut crackers. ::) Val |