topic Re: Thomcord Grapes in Kitchen

Thomcord Grapes

HonnyBrown — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:44:10 GMT

I picked these up from Trader Joes. I always like to pick up a variety or hybrid of something new.

These are tiny grapes on a stem and seedless. They are dark purple and taste lie a cross between grapes and blueberries. DH actually thought they were blueberries.

I haven't seen these at the farmers market or the chains. The next time you are picking up Cookie Butter Ice Cream, give these a try!

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Foggy morning — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:47:42 GMT

I like trying new things too and those sound interesting. I have a concord grape vine that is growing along a porch railing. It's fun to sit on the porch and watch the grapes slowly ripen.

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HonnyBrown — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:59:52 GMT

Amber, that is so nice that you grow them! I am impressed! Do you eat them off the vine or make jelly or anything?

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Foggy morning — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:12:15 GMT

The vine pretty much grows on it's own, I just prune it occasionally. It's very hardy. We eat the grapes, share some, and I make juice and sometimes jelly. Right now I'm sharing with a bluejay who is sampling grapes as the get a little on the ripe side. Do the Thomcord grapes have seeds? Oops, I see you said they are seedless.

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Meeras — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:24:26 GMT

love to try new things .

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HonnyBrown — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:36:29 GMT

Amber, I know that bluejay is thanking you with a beautiful song!

My grapes are gone.

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terrier3 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:41:16 GMT

Our local farmers market had them last year....I LOVE them.

They taste like Concords, but they are seedless....my kind of grape!

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depglass — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:46:38 GMT

You mean they ripen right before your eyes? Some guy on TV was talking about Supertunias, he said they grew an inch a day. More fun that watching paint dry.

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Foggy morning — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:57:37 GMT

depglass, yes they ripen before your eyes, but over the period of a few weeks! Those Supertunias sound really neat. HonnyBrown, I'm really going to have to make a trip to TJ's soon.

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HonnyBrown — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:36:00 GMT

They are sweet, tiny, sweet and seedless. Did I say sweet?

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Foggy morning — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 04:05:02 GMT

When I juice the Concord grapes the juice is very very sweet. The Thomcord sounds interesting and I'm thinking I would like to try growing one!

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HonnyBrown — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:50:01 GMT

Amber, how many pounds does it take to get a decent amount of juice? How do you grow seedless fruits?

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Foggy morning — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:42:22 GMT

HonnyBrown, I have a juice steamer to make the juice. I can fill it with about a full white plastic shopping bag of grapes. I guess from that I get about 3 quarts of juice. I did some checking on the Thomcord and it is not restricted for propagation or distribution. I might be able to track down a plant. Apparently UC Davis grows them and they have plant sales but maybe a nursery in that area would have them. We go to that UC monthly now, to the veterinary side, for treatment for one of our dogs. Small world!

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Poodlepet2 — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:40:22 GMT

I have a question. I bought this simple device that removes cherry stones. Do you think it could be used to remove grape seeds? I love Concords, and another favorite is Muscadine. One of my simple pleasures is a nice bowl of grapes paired with a really good sharp cheddar. Poodlepet

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HonnyBrown — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:38:36 GMT

Amber, I hope you are able to get seedlings. That bluejay will sing your praises!

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vabreeze — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:51:41 GMT

HonnyBrown, thanks for the heads-up on the Thomcords!!! I bought some (two containers) this afternoon. They are super sweet. The only thing that could make them better would be more tender skins.

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HonnyBrown — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 01:23:03 GMT

va, they are super sweet, and soooo good! We went through them in a couple of days.

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Foggy morning — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 03:39:53 GMT

Well, today I had errands to do and TJ's was on the way so I had to make a stop. They had the Thomcords so I was snacking before leaving the lot. They are good and I agree with Vabreeze that the skins are a just a bit tough but they have the wonderful Concord flavor, on the mild side. Great grape! HonnyBrown, I'll be looking into picking one up but I'm thinking they might be available closer to next spring, new crop etc. Thanks for the information, great find.

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glmama — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 03:54:53 GMT

Did someone say something about Cookie Butter Ice Cream? OmGeeeeee!!!!

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HonnyBrown — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:49:18 GMT

Amber, I am so glad you like them! I was so surprised by the inside of the grape that I didn't notice the skin.

glmama, yes, Cookie Butter Ice Cream. DH crammed it on the door shelf in the freezer and I couldn't get it out. I guess that's good. I haven't tasted it yet.