Root: Historic Food for the Modern World

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Marmalade of quinces red and white

Marmalade of quinces red and white

Two recipes from 1615 that are just as good today

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Julia Skinner
Feb 01, 2021
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This month, I’m excited to share some recipes with you that are both functional and sentimental: These quince marmalades were two of the first recipes I ever tested for my first book (published almost a decade ago!), and they’ve held a special place in my heart ever since.

The photo shoot for this month was sentimental, too: The seashells you see in the …

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