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What is quince and how to cook it
Try homegrown quince poached in white wine for a delectable dessert, baked into a tagine or infused into vodka for a perfect festive tipple.
By Becky Blench - 19th October 2020
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Becky is a lifestyle and food writer for Wicked Leeks and a Riverford co-owner, where she works as PR and social media assistant. Creativity is at the heart of her career journey as an artist and craftsperson, having worked for over a decade in sustainable design and shoemaking in Devon. Feeling part of something that brings positive change is important to her, and partly why she chose to work at Riverford. Outside work, she is happiest when drawing nature and enjoying good food with friends.
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Try homegrown quince poached in white wine for a delectable dessert, baked into a tagine or infused into vodka for a perfect festive tipple.
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