Food and confectionery are intertwined in medicine . According to the product mix, we can obtain drugs and/or candy: candy medications called La'uq, nougat, marzipan, stomachic jam (to aid digestion); tablets ... Sweet treats should be consumed in moderation! In Hippocratic medicine, sugar products were classified as hot and humid (like ginger, saffron, dates, almonds, olives or onion). For the first seasonal food lesson we will prepare quince jelly, jam and paste . The quince ( Cydonia oblonga ) fruit is pear-shaped and bulky. Its’ surface is cottony and at maturity, it is yellow and very fragrant. Quinces are almost always eaten cooked. Quince jam is used to calm gastric troubles and a viscous product made from its core is used as a medicine against coughs. We will use the core to prepare the quince jelly, which is commonly used to treat children’s choughs because it is alcohol free and 100% natural. For the quince jam I will use honey instead of sugar and season the jam with pe...