The Washington Post, December 13th, 1989
Quinces aren't what one would call a staple these days. But in other parts of the world and in colonial times in this country, they were as popular as apples and pears. Related to both, the quince is a hard, yellow, firm-fleshed fruit with a perfumed flavor reminiscent of guava. Depending on the variety, quince will be round or pear shaped, yellow or light green, smooth or covered with a soft down. According to food historian Waverley Root, quinces were eaten raw as fresh fruit in Roman times but those Romans must have had strong palates, as uncooked quinces are sour and astringent. Newcomers ...
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