In Praise of the Misunderstood Quince

“Cutting into the obdurate flesh practically takes a katana,” writes Michael Tortorello, regarding a once-renowned fruit that has since slid down the slippery slope of history’s forgetfulness. Few Americans have even seen a quince, much less tasted the fruit. And with perhaps good reason: it’s not easy to eat.

But despite its curmudgeonly reputation, there are those trying to restore the classic pome to its former relevance, even right here in New York. —MN

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8. thriley said: I love my quince trees.
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    Everything with plants seems to be a chore for Tortorello, but perhaps he went on to mention that quince is still...

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    They are so sour. Like, I had one and bit into it and COULD NOT CONTROL MY FACE. BUT in Chile (and probably other...

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    I would eat a quince.Lay it on me man.

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