Mallorcan potatoes for export.

[Sparky]

I have just read that the first harvest of Mallorcan potatoes is already taking place, three weeks earlier than usual and the quality is said to be very good, this is due to the extremely mild winter we have had.

So Clinkham you better get Mrs C prepared for a trip to Accrington Market soon .

 

[sws97sdg]

I have been checking Tesco and they haven't had them in yet, hopefully soon, I am going to get extra and try to grow them myself in my garden!!

 

[Sparky]

But then they won't be Mallorcan .

 

[sws97sdg]

No, but hopefully just as tasty!!

 

[Sparky]

There are 2 varieties, maris peer y lady cristal, i wonder if the flavour would be the same if grown in the UK though, won't the soil and water make a difference .

 

[sws97sdg]

Yes, I expect they will but the intrinsic flavour of the variety should still be there, and to get them early over here will be great!

 

[Sparky]

It will be interesting to know how much they will cost, the growers are getting 0.70€ per kilo at the moment but that will gradually fall as the season goes on.

 

[Lorenzo]

Will def keep an eye out for them here!
Some of the fruit & veg shops in Southampton have stocked Mallorcan potatoes in previous years. They are delicious!

 

[clinkham]

So Clinkham you better get Mrs C prepared for a trip to Accrington Market soon .

I'll tell her of this much anticipated event when I visit her hospital bed this afternoon. She acquired a new knee yesterday.

Looks like it will be down to me to scour the markets for the spuds - and probably cook them as well Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Sparky]

I'll tell her of this much anticipated event when I visit her hospital bed this afternoon. She acquired a new knee yesterday.

Looks like it will be down to me to scour the markets for the spuds - and probably cook them as well Thanks for the heads up!

Please give her my best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[Rosie34]

Mallorcan potatoes are just the best - years ago before the severe weight restrictions we used to bring them back They are just so creamy inside - perfect jacket potatoes.

 

[Molt de Renou]

Are the Sa Pobla farmers missing something here ?

 

[sws97sdg]

Apparently Waitrose will be stocking Mallorcan potatoes both loose and in bags from the end of March, I will let you know when they do!!

 

[sws97sdg]

Tesco finally have them in, £1 for 750g, they are Lady Christl variety, I will let you know what they are like

 

[Tangoman]

Spuds for Sale

Hi SWS....

Just back from Tesco ........ not lucky enough to be going to PP until August this year ..... so was delighted to be able to purchase Majorcan Potatoes (Maris Peer) for 69p for a 750 gm bag - that compares well with what the growers are being paid for them (0.70 euro for same weight!!).

I will write my gourmet report after dinner tonight!! Yum! Yum!

 

[Tangoman]

Fine Dining Report

Well here we go ....

Simply boiled the majorcan potatoes in some unsalted water, and then ate them with some ham ( Just a splash of salt ) ...... must say they were delicious, and would probably be very good cold with a salad .... have enough left to try that tomorrow, or I may even roast a couple as well.

However, the real test will be in August, when they will be consumed in PP ..... can't wait!!!

 

[clinkham]

Acquired a supply of Mallorcan potatoes from Clitheroe market late this afternoon.

 

[Sparky]

Is Mrs Clinkham back to full fitness or did you have to go on this expedition? .

 

[clinkham]

Is Mrs Clinkham back to full fitness or did you have to go on this expedition? .

Thank you for asking. Operation went 'swimmingly well' according to Doc, but, (there's always a 'but'..) one of the fastenings into the tibia* was over tightened and cracked the bone. So she has just completed 5 weeks with no weight on the offending leg whilst it healed. Just been given the all clear and the physio has got to work on her new knee. Now walking well, with crutches, and little pain. Things are looking positive.
However, she remains in the attitude of being attended to as she has become accustomed to, so I continue shopping and cooking for the next day or two.

More importantly, had discussions with travel insurance people and have got a further 12 month cover at a reasonable cost, bearing in mind the list of declared 'illnesses' and costly claims last year.

I guess they were working on the theory that lightening won't strike in the same place again. I certainly hope so after last years events August in PP now worry free!

DO MAKE SURE you have cover and you declare everything that may affect your claim. You know it makes sense........

p.s. Sorry for digressing. Back to the thread - potatoes were approx 70p per pound. They are being sampled this evening, if Mrs C approves my suggested menu

 

[CathB]

Thank you for asking. Operation went 'swimmingly well' according to Doc, but, (there's always a 'but'..) one of the fastenings into the femur(?) was over tightened and cracked the bone. So she has just completed 5 weeks with no weight on the offending leg whilst it healed. Just been given the all clear and the physio has got to work on her new knee. Now walking well, with crutches, and little pain. Things are looking positive.
However, she remains in the attitude of being attended to as she has become accustomed to, so I continue shopping and cooking for the next day or two (

My sympathies for Mrs Clinkham..I fell when we were out for Sant Antoni..fractured hip 6 weeks in wheelchair and 6 on crutches..Mr B is in the same boat as you ..head cook and bottlewasher as they say

I too digress...we purchased new season potaoes yesterday at Swansea Market..
Served with oven baked hake and a medley of veg...delicious they were too