tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post6019596228200800216..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Oh Yes, it's Gooseberry PieGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-22998469539537507032016-08-24T06:38:40.834-06:002016-08-24T06:38:40.834-06:00Dear Mary, I only have one gooseberry bush and it ...Dear Mary, I only have one gooseberry bush and it never has enough berries on it to make a pie. I will have to look up and see how a creamy gooseberry fool is made. I can't imagine how a Greek Yogurt would improve the recipe, but one never knows. I have gone the extra step and made a custard and gooseberry version which is really sensational. <br />If you can't find gooseberries at your Grocers I noticed that Amazon carries the Oregon brand. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-5094305988036417522016-08-24T06:31:27.098-06:002016-08-24T06:31:27.098-06:00Hello Snap, Better buy two cans of Gooseberries......Hello Snap, Better buy two cans of Gooseberries...at least that is what the recipe calls for on the back of the label. Good Luck.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-8177511887088166722016-08-23T14:47:38.112-06:002016-08-23T14:47:38.112-06:00My mother grew many green gooseberries, the bushes...My mother grew many green gooseberries, the bushes were in the back garden. We often made creamy gooseberry fool - and it was one of my favorite childhood desserts enjoyed after I had to do the 'top and tail' chore with a pair of scissors! Perhaps I can try replicating it with the canned version - will look for them in my grocery as I do love them. Notice that many online recipes, mostly from the UK, now use Greek Yogurt which they say makes a beautiful dessert, and some even add elderflower cordial - and that I do have on hand!<br />Your pie looks delish dear Gina and the red color berries are so pretty.<br /><br />Hugs - MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-1080577837007320422016-08-23T11:01:56.981-06:002016-08-23T11:01:56.981-06:00Yum! I'll have to go looking for a can of goos...Yum! I'll have to go looking for a can of gooseberries now! Love seeing your beautiful ceramics, too. Have a great week!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-84471619354609126242016-08-23T05:47:33.777-06:002016-08-23T05:47:33.777-06:00Hello Maggie, Like rhubarb, gooseberries need a lo...Hello Maggie, Like rhubarb, gooseberries need a lot of sugar. And an extra dollop of cream makes it a very special dessert.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-17955287608318502692016-08-23T05:44:30.170-06:002016-08-23T05:44:30.170-06:00Dear Frances, Getting gooseberries ready for pie i...Dear Frances, Getting gooseberries ready for pie is a lot of work. One has to remove the stem and also the left over blossom. It is much easier to use the canned variety. But I do love the way you describe your "golden green treasures". Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-1308438013352648732016-08-23T05:41:06.864-06:002016-08-23T05:41:06.864-06:00Dear Rosemary, Why am I not surprised that you kno...Dear Rosemary, Why am I not surprised that you know all about gooseberries. Gooseberry crumble sounds delicious...may have to give it a try. <br /><br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-6039985926040036682016-08-23T05:39:19.609-06:002016-08-23T05:39:19.609-06:00Hello Pondside, The Oregon can of Gooseberries has...Hello Pondside, The Oregon can of Gooseberries has a very good pie recipe printed on the back of the label. Even a ready made crust would work in a pinch. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-86144019842794627082016-08-23T05:37:52.157-06:002016-08-23T05:37:52.157-06:00Hello Lavender Dreamer, Every time I bake a gooseb...Hello Lavender Dreamer, Every time I bake a gooseberry pie I wonder why I don't make it more often. Gooseberries are always available in cans and they are just as good. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-79884483356229519802016-08-23T05:35:46.395-06:002016-08-23T05:35:46.395-06:00Hello Lorrie, Not many people have tasted gooseber...Hello Lorrie, Not many people have tasted gooseberry pie...it is surprisingly delicious. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-733380960558679812016-08-23T02:54:06.134-06:002016-08-23T02:54:06.134-06:00I've not eaten gooseberries since childhood, I...I've not eaten gooseberries since childhood, I didn't care for them then but adding Likor infused cream to the dish might make me try again!<br />Thanks for joining us for Mosaic Monday this week.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-12651283254220405192016-08-22T17:15:57.727-06:002016-08-22T17:15:57.727-06:00Dear Gina, that pie looks so wonderful...how I wou...Dear Gina, that pie looks so wonderful...how I would love to sample a slice, even without additional cream, although I wouldn't decline just a bit of that cream.<br /><br />I've never seen canned gooseberries, but at a certain point of the summer fruit season, some very elegantly priced small containers of golden green gooseberries do appear at the farmers market. Every other year I suddenly feel wealthy enough to take home this treasure. Looking at Rosemary's prior comment as I type have made me green with envy at all the gooseberry riches I've yet to sample. xo to you and to Rosemary.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-42033671616014038382016-08-22T16:28:00.687-06:002016-08-22T16:28:00.687-06:00Dear Gina - I would never wrinkle my nose at a goo...Dear Gina - I would never wrinkle my nose at a gooseberry - gooseberry pie, gooseberry crumble, gooseberry jam, we both love them all. Your pie looks wonderful.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-40268687219803838712016-08-22T15:02:05.727-06:002016-08-22T15:02:05.727-06:00This sounds intriguing! I don't think I have e...This sounds intriguing! I don't think I have ever tried a gooseberry but I think I'd like to!......especially it it is wrapped in pastry and served with whipped cream!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-88369012054026758962016-08-22T14:18:43.196-06:002016-08-22T14:18:43.196-06:00That makes my mouth water! And you made such a pre...That makes my mouth water! And you made such a pretty crust! Hugs!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-49616804102929449842016-08-22T11:18:36.624-06:002016-08-22T11:18:36.624-06:00Gooseberry Pie sounds different and delicious! Goo...Gooseberry Pie sounds different and delicious! Good thing you captured a photo before the pie was devoured. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.com