Ontario Fruit Explorers

["Thomas Olenio" <tolenio@sentex.net>]

Hi Biz,

A really good balsamic is sipped, not used for cooking at all.

Later,
Tom

On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:55:07 -0500, Biz Storms <biz.storms@sympatico.ca>  
wrote:

> Tom
>
> I can easily imagine having balsamic clubs. We "invested" in a superb  
> bottle when in Italy two summers ago. It is gorgeous tasting, but we use  
> tiny spoons and a steady hand when pouring.
>
> Thanks for the info on the apples. I will likely add another one or two  
> to the import request and see what happens.
> Great that your annurca seeds are soon to arrive.
>
> Cheers. Bizmark.
>
> Sent via BlackBerry on the Bell Mobility network
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Thomas Olenio" <tolenio@sentex.net>
> Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:17:04
> To:"Ontario Fruit Explorers" <labruscagrape@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Subject: Re: [OFEX] Campanino Apple
>
>
>
> Biz,
>
> Every ancient apple I find is a late bloomer.  It never hurst to try.
>
> But I am also afraid that ancient apples are susceptible to powdery
> mildew.  The medditeranian is not known for being cool and damp.  This is
> a guess on my part, because my Court Pendu Plat suffers so badly from it.
> But i live in a cool damp river valley.
>
> My Friend in Italy writes this today;
>
> "Ho molti semi annurche qui a casa dopo invio il tutto pianta casa e semi
> meli annurche le ho portate da Prata Sannita questa sera sono molto  
> stanco
> viaggio ma ho le mele????????? con mè? semi fra poco invio a tè mele"
>
> Basicly he has lot of Annurca seeds for me.
>
> I have a gallon jar of Balsamic aging in the cupboard.  It has a piece of
> oak in it, with a cloth covering.  It has been a year now.  I should  
> taste
> it.  The cupboard smells good when I open it.
>
> Did you know in Europe balsamic clubs are as common as winemaking clubs
> here.
>
> Later,
> Tom
>
> On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:39:47 -0500, Biz Storms <biz.storms@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> > Hey Tom,
> > This is likely up your alley. Whilst pouring over apple listings I
> > discovered the Campanino apple.
> > According to the New Book of Apples, by Morgan and Richards, it is
> > Italian, an old variety known since the late 19C, probably arose Modena.
> > ( My favorite source for Balsamic! ) Sweet yet sharp, pleasant, but not
> > intense taste in January with firm flesh.
> > Does this ring any bells with you. I know that Annurca and Decio are
> > ancients - but is this also an ancient or just antique?
> > Would you add it to a list for collecting? It has a hardiness rating of
> > T2 and is a late bloomer. That's about all it says.
> > Suggestions?
> > Cheers. Bizmark.
> > Sent via BlackBerry on the Bell Mobility network
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