Fruit at the Market

The new season's apples and pears are in, as well as grapes. I buy most of my fruit from Fruit O'Kalm, my local organic orchard, who have a stall at the Saturday morning farmers' market in Preuilly sur Claise. 

 Quinces, donated by a parent and available at the primary school for whatever you wished to pay, proceeds go to the school.

Sandie choosing apples for me. I know her well enough that I would be allowed to choose my own apples, but it is traditional in France to allow the vendor to choose the fruit and for the customer not to touch it prior to purchase. The big apples are Melrose.

This year for the first time Fruit O'Kalm has an almond crop. They planted the trees several years ago, but they take a while to produce a crop. Also in this photo, Chasselas grapes and the last of the blood peaches.

Two pear varieties, Beurre Hardy and Harrow Sweet, along with the last of the figs.

New season Gala and Pilot apples.