Medlar is the topic of today's podcast episode! We've talked about this unusual and delicious fruit on the podcast in snippets here and there, but today it gets the attention it deserves. Join us for an in-depth interview with Jane Steward, author of Medlars: Growing and Cooking, on the fascinating history of the medlar, cultivation and harvest tips, and best ways to process or cook this fantastic fruit.

Jane's business website: https://www.eastgatelarder.co.uk/

Jane recommends purchasing Medlars: Growing and Cooking from bookshop.org or from your local independent bookstore.

Jane can be found on instagram at @eastgatelarder

In this episode Jane name drops Scott Farm in Vermont and Hortus Gardens in NY.

If you're interested in watching the country life Medlar cheese ASMR video that Mike mentioned in the episode, it can be found here.