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Old 17-08-2008, 10:05 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Damons? Plums?


In article ,
David Rance writes:
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| They do distinguish between groseille rouge, groseille blanche and
| groseille à maquereau (gooseberry).
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| Interesting that it's defined by the mackerel it accompanies in classic
| dishes!
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| Hmm, I'll have to try that. I love mackerel and have just bought a
| gooseberry bush.

They need to be unripe. Sorrel also goes very well, as do barberries.
Curiously, I haven't tried japonica - I must. Basically, sour sauces.
And the other classics are mustard and horseradish.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.