The ducks wait until the geese have finished feeding and then they take their turn

Then boiled again with sugar and more lemon juice until thick and bubbling and then placed in lined trays

Left to set overnight and this morning cut and stored in airtight boxes

Also known as candied quince paste. It was sent to me by a London friend whose family used to make the sweet during quince season – probably in Greece

It is time to begin making halloumi cheese once more

I must get into the rhythm of cheese making, the several stages, the hoped for outcome. I wait to see it through. Another step still to go.