"Rickie Beth" > wrote in message
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>I bought some kumquats last week as well . . . they're normally one of
> my favourite fruits but these were a little too sour for my tastes. I
> candied them last night and they were really great on their own. .

I've never bought a kumquat. Frankly, I don't think I've ever seen one.
http://images.google.com/images?q=kumquats&hl=en

After you candied them, did you just eat them as pieces of candy on their
own, then decided to eat them with a little chocolate? Or did you have
something else in mind for the candied pieces?
Dee Dee