So Jealous...

I have Hungarian friends staying, who arrived loaded with produce - including their own Plum Brandy.

This is when I learn the following:

When Brits have a glut of fruit - plums, cherries, apples etc - they make jam.  Or chutney.

When Hungarians have a glut - they ferment the fruit at home, and then take it to a local distillery, where it is legally and expertly turned into 60% proof spirit…

This is taxed, and there is a limit by volume - but how a wish we had the same civilised system here!

Meanwhile - at least I can toast Hungarian good fortune in some seriously fiery brew.

Cheers!