tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post6132874360277436587..comments2024-03-26T00:10:40.751-04:00Comments on Reggie Darling: Sweets for the SweetmeatsReggie Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-24534354532881972352011-04-08T04:19:28.384-04:002011-04-08T04:19:28.384-04:00I find it interesting that many commenters desire ...I find it interesting that many commenters desire you to utilize these beautiful jars—I would prefer just to admire them. The problem is that I can imagine all the delicate cut points around the rim being knocked by the heavy crystal lid. (This raises the additional specter of the transparent chips and slivers landing on the sweetmeats themselves.) Most old cut glass suffers from this chipping, and the more perfect and important specimens should be conserved (pun intended).Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-39003649742398758462011-04-07T19:16:09.209-04:002011-04-07T19:16:09.209-04:00Love these charming little urns. I have lots of sm...Love these charming little urns. I have lots of small containers like this, just not of such noble provenance. I use them quite often during parties and at the holidays for all sorts of small treats - from spiced nuts or cornichons to chocolates. I love the idea of real sweetmeats. Petrossian has those paté de fruits which I love as well as the river stones which could look charming!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-82913614330055263972011-04-07T12:37:35.621-04:002011-04-07T12:37:35.621-04:00Sweetmeat jars, how lucky to find a pair in such g...Sweetmeat jars, how lucky to find a pair in such good condition! Are they Waterford and<br />is the style of cut glass, the 'strawberry' pattern?<br />Best<br />ARAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-17063133455159657132011-04-07T10:09:10.146-04:002011-04-07T10:09:10.146-04:00These are delightful containers! I'd be tempte...These are delightful containers! I'd be tempted to fill them with martzipan, but for some darn reason, I only see martzipan at Christmastime!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-61523470894296963782011-04-07T00:42:46.997-04:002011-04-07T00:42:46.997-04:00Interesting reflections on the term “sweetmeat”. ...Interesting reflections on the term “sweetmeat”. In Mediaeval times, meat was often cooked with sugar and sweet spices to the point of being candied. Even today, the addition of sugar to meat is not a lost taste--think of duck with orange sauce, chicken with honey, lamb with mint jelly, turkey with cranberry sauce, sugary barbecue sauces for beef or pork, pork cooked with all kinds of sweet juices and glazes, etc.<br /><br /> In Taiwan, sugar is added to many “savory” dishes, especially fish. A popular snack is Tuna Fish Candy, which is just what it sounds—chopped tuna fish mixed with sugar and red pepper, then cut into small cubes. It may sound repulsive, but trust me, it's addictive.<br /><br /> The misnomer “sweetmeat” also brings to mind "sweetbreads", which, as Ogden Nash points out, "are neither sweet nor bread".Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-77889471364306465782011-04-06T23:11:20.334-04:002011-04-06T23:11:20.334-04:00I don't like cut crystal per se but these are ...I don't like cut crystal per se but these are sensational...and why not red and green M&M's for Xmas? I just bought the Easter ones for the kids and I think they would look great in these. I am sure M&M's have never been displayed in such elegant urns!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-43730076471998542011-04-06T19:39:41.105-04:002011-04-06T19:39:41.105-04:00Late 18th-early 19th century Anglo-Irish glass is ...Late 18th-early 19th century Anglo-Irish glass is a sure way to my heart...unfortunately, so few of my customers agree, dammit.The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-85591688852780962422011-04-06T15:49:33.173-04:002011-04-06T15:49:33.173-04:00Dear Mr. Darling,
These are beautiful examples, a...Dear Mr. Darling,<br /><br />These are beautiful examples, and I can only imagine the fun you'll have using them and filling them with delicious little morsels to nibble on. How about some crystallized ginger to tempt the taste buds? I have a weakness for Georgian/Regency glasswares (both Irish and English), and admire the skill that it takes <br />to make each and every perfect slice and cut. Thank you for sharing your stunning sweetmeat collection with your devoted readers.LizaEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324813392045814368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-14315637336734870732011-04-06T14:11:22.295-04:002011-04-06T14:11:22.295-04:00They so pretty...and my first thoughts were Easter...They so pretty...and my first thoughts were Easter M&M's too, although pastel candied almonds would be nice if you wanted to fancy it up a bit!<br />xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-70327532695595433892011-04-06T13:26:28.774-04:002011-04-06T13:26:28.774-04:00I love cut crystal! My mother taught me how to dis...I love cut crystal! My mother taught me how to distinguish cut crystal from pressed glass when I was a young girl. To me, there is a huge difference in quality and beauty. Your sweetmeats urn is just lovely. Tangentially, I just read that Waterford crystal is no longer being manufactured in Ireland. All the more reason to buy antique and vintage crystal.SewingLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884510117234994583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-75997348523905964442011-04-06T13:22:21.254-04:002011-04-06T13:22:21.254-04:00I agree with Sister. Sense of humor?
M and M'...I agree with Sister. Sense of humor?<br />M and M's can be customized with your photos!<br />Easter is coming, how about filled with jelly beans and Hershey kisses or cinnamon red hearts for Valentine's day?<br />Lovely to show off the gorgeous sweetmeat glass urns with color within.<br />Seriously, why not bring a bit of the new with the old?judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163559978152050676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-36159582599635955862011-04-06T11:27:27.026-04:002011-04-06T11:27:27.026-04:00As a long time collector of antique Irish crystal ...As a long time collector of antique Irish crystal it was a true pleasure to read another of your wonderful articles. I recently bought a beautiful antique Irish decanter. It lights up the whole bar with all of the beautiful light catching cuts. Thank you again for your wonderful article.<br /> JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-52411624139162791542011-04-06T10:26:51.982-04:002011-04-06T10:26:51.982-04:00The foot details are so interesting...they must lo...The foot details are so interesting...they must look splendid in the light reflecting the prisms of colour.<br />Have you ever considered using them to hold candied peel ?hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-21170711295322949512011-04-06T09:37:20.923-04:002011-04-06T09:37:20.923-04:00I always thought sweetmeats refered to those '...I always thought sweetmeats refered to those 'jellied' candies - the precursor to modern day gummy bears and the like. I have a number of pieces my great-grandmother brought over from Ireland with her when they had to leave the country and they are just so pretty and mostly HEAVY! The irish knew substantial crystal!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-40242397833692677042011-04-06T09:36:26.352-04:002011-04-06T09:36:26.352-04:00Well then surely pink and pale blue M&Ms, for ...Well then surely pink and pale blue M&Ms, for Easter?;)LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-28451666468830168582011-04-06T09:13:11.827-04:002011-04-06T09:13:11.827-04:00Informative information on the term sweetmeat. Th...Informative information on the term sweetmeat. Thank you.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258220992143729989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-13887970276644613732011-04-06T08:49:14.584-04:002011-04-06T08:49:14.584-04:00I love cut crystal pieces, especially when they ca...I love cut crystal pieces, especially when they catch a bit of sunlight. Those are lovely and unique.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-67717234631812038382011-04-06T07:54:47.133-04:002011-04-06T07:54:47.133-04:00C'mon, Boy! Where's your sense of humor?
...C'mon, Boy! Where's your sense of humor? <br /><br />Perhaps he would change his mind if he knew it is possible to purchase custom colored M&Ms.Cate Fitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835720513248934609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-3724174489227783812011-04-06T07:44:47.617-04:002011-04-06T07:44:47.617-04:00I have the most wonderful little Irish cut glass m...I have the most wonderful little Irish cut glass milk jug similiar in style to your urn which used to be my Grandmother's. I adore it too bits!David Tomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181690917362173400noreply@blogger.com