Monday, September 13, 2010

Figs............for two!


My two fig trees, which are actually still bushes at this point in time, are growing well.  Last year one appeared to be on its last legs, I thought for sure was not going to over-Winter.  It survived, and is now several feet tall with some very tiny figs popping out.  The other larger bush was where I picked just one or two ripe figs last year, before birds/squirrels grabbed the rest....................but look what I picked yesterday, a handful of pretty fresh, ripe figs.  Just enough to bake in the oven with butter and broken walnuts, then top with acacia honey and a dollop of mascarpone, for two special tiny desserts.
Next year, enough for figgy jam perhaps!

16 comments:

  1. That sounds delicious. Love figs but something I really don't think to buy.

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  2. I love fresh figs. The dessert sounds yummy.
    I wonder if they would grow in Maine??
    yvonne

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  3. Yum! That dessert sounds delicious. I love figs!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  4. G'morn Mary ~ I have never eaten a fig ... hmmm! May have to give it a go.

    Have a beautiful week.
    TTFN ~Hugs, Marydon

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  5. OK, now I am running to check my little fig tree. Your dessert sounds so good. I am also hoping for figgy jam one day. I hope the figs were delightful.

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  6. Oh how i love figs!! That photo of them is fantastic Mary!! Great picture taking.
    Pamela xo

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  7. Beautiful figs, Mary! Your dessert sounds delicious! I made quite a lot of figgy jam this year, again. It won't take long for your trees to start producing a LOT of figs I think.

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  8. Your figs are lovely and look yummy. I do like figs. Sonoma California restaurant "The Girl and the Fig" does a wonderful salad with grilled figs, spring greens, pancetta and goat cheese. It is my favorite! Your recipe sounds delicious and I will try it too. Happy figging...

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  9. Oh, fresh figs. Heaven and ambrosia. Good for you for persevering with the trees. Er, bushes.

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  10. Fresh figs were a part of my youth. We had huge fig trees in our yard and Mother made fig bars, fig jam, etc. ~ Sarah

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  11. My boss has a fig tree and we were lucky to get his great figs! Mom loves them and they were really good this year!
    Enjoy yours!!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  12. I love the scent of figs, my favorite Diptyque candle is Figuier, it's heavenly! Loved your little vignettes below, you have a real talent for putting things together! Gorgeous blog, happy to be your newest follower!

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  13. We have about 5 fig trees, but they're leave look really ratty! The figs are delicious though. I can't wait to bake them the way you suggested. Sounds incredible!

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  14. The figs look so good! I found a tree at my car mechanics shop which I never knew was there, so I helped myself to a few! Nothing like tasting something sweet and warmed by the sun!!
    Take Care,
    Ulrike

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