SMWS 7.284 The antique fruitique boutique SMWS

Opening the door to the boutique we were hit by a waft of intense fruit and pipe tobacco. Tart aromas of apples and quince jelly mingled with dried mango, cola-flavoured sweets and the dust of an old fruit cellar. Antique glass sweetie jars were crammed with cherry lips, crumbling chalky lovehearts and fizzy sherbet chews flavoured with violets. After adding a small dash of water our attention was drawn to an old tea chest in the corner. Sitting on top was a vase of geraniums, while we found a stash of apple tobacco and tea tree oil inside. Then we struck gold – hiding in the fridge was a nectarine trifle, adorned with gooseberries, dried apricots and slices of honeydew melon rolled in toasted coconut shavings.