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Monday, 2 August 2010

Ruby Tuesday: Summer Fruit

Gnejna Bay (12)

Plums and nectarines from my uncle’s trees – one of the blessings of our summer. Our fruit may not look perfect and it is often not very big, but each bite is a delight to the senses as the sweetness oozes out  and washes over the taste buds leaving you wanting more. Too soon the local season for plums and nectarines will be over and we will be left with the bland supermarket offerings – perhaps nicer to look at but definitely nowhere near as delicious.

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For more Ruby Tuesdays go to Mary at Work of the Poet.

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12 comments:

  1. Dimple2 August 2010 at 23:06

    These look yummy! Nectarines are a favorite fruit of mine!

    Thanks for visiting...

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  2. Genie -- Paris and Beyond2 August 2010 at 23:06

    Your island is beautiful as seen through your photos and the fruit looks juicy and delish!

    Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting today. I will be checking in regularly here!

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  3. Julie2 August 2010 at 23:14

    Isn't that often the way: homegrown is best. I think my favourite fruit is a nectarine with mango a close second. I prefer the nectarine with the white flesh. Its juice ends up everywhere just as you describe. I know very little about Malta so will check in each week for an update.

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  4. Victoria2 August 2010 at 23:46

    Gorgeous!! And so beautiful! There is something so special .. such natural beauty and so magical about it all! And yes..loads more flavor anyday! I love the plums fomr ym dad's tree..and the figs!
    Kiki~

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  5. Johanna S3 August 2010 at 01:29

    Mmmm looks yummy - very nice photo!

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  6. Chubskulit Rose3 August 2010 at 02:09

    I love plums but haven't tried nectarine yet.

    High Seas Expedition for Ruby Tuesday.

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  7. reg3 August 2010 at 03:49

    My Plums will be ready in a couple of weeks I am so looking forward to that

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  8. Liz3 August 2010 at 04:51

    Delicious!

    My entries:
    Moms... Check Nyo
    Yummy-as-can-be

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  9. Jientje3 August 2010 at 11:39

    Great minds think alike! I posted some pictures of cherries I photographed in Provence when we were there! They tasted wonderful, nothing like the ones we get in the supermarket here!
    I love your photo!
    Have a wonderful Tuesday Loree.

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  10. Hootin Anni3 August 2010 at 12:43

    Mmmmmmmmm, my mouth is watering with such a lovely, wonderful subliminal photo!!!!

    LOOTERS is my Tuesday blog. I do hope you can find time to drop by if given a chance. Have a great day.

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  11. Lola3 August 2010 at 18:25

    This brought back so many memories as I used to live (in Pieta) and go to school in Malta! Must return one day soon! Lovely island.

    Happy Ruby Tuesday, L

    LOLA:)

    btw Mine this time is HERE. Hope you can stop by.

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  12. Gattina5 August 2010 at 08:53

    Yummy ! and of course fresh out of the garden they taste far better then out of a supermarket !

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