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silence9 Sep 8, 2011 10:19 AM

Muscat and/or Concord grapes?

Hiya... Looking for a convenient source for muscat or concord grapes (for snacking, not wine-making). I really like how once you get past the really firm skin, the interior is like a gelatinous sac of nectar -- I reckon it's what Unicorn testicles might taste like, if Unicorns ever revealed themselves... Thanks...

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    don took Sep 8, 2011 12:28 PM

    there is a japanese vendor at the Studio City Sunday farmer's market that carries the japanese version of concord grapes from around now to October........they are delicious.....very much like the Eastern true concords......

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    1. re: don took
      Peripatetic Sep 8, 2011 12:39 PM

      I think you're talking about Kyoho grapes:

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoho_%2...

      I know there's a vendor at the Saturday Pasadena FM and Sunday Hollywood FM that carries these, though the season is very short and it may already be over.

    2. Peripatetic Sep 8, 2011 10:44 AM

      Apkarian Family Farm has Muscats and "Thomacords" (cross between a Thompson and a Concord). I love the Thomacords.

      They're at the Saturday Pasadena FM. Not sure whether this is "convenient" as you don't mention your location.

      URL: http://www.apkarianfamilyfarm.com/

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        silence9 Sep 8, 2011 11:26 AM

        Thanks! Yes, quite convenient...

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          Jack Flash Sep 8, 2011 02:01 PM

          I second this rec.

          They actually have two different muscat-type grapes: green seedless Diamond Muscats (absolutely delicious; I ate a big bowl of them last night), and purple/red, seeded Hamburg Muscats.

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            silence9 Sep 8, 2011 02:28 PM

            They sound awesome, will seek them out, along with that japanese concord variety already mentioned. The more wine-like the flavor, the better, says I. Thanks...

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