Used to make fig compote when I cooked for a living. Make a gastrique with red wine vinegar and sugar, add figs and let them cook for a bit, cool in the fridge, ready to use. Good with pork, used with Foie Gras on the menu.
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Fresh is a whole different taste. But I definitely like them in cookies too.
That’d probably be good on venison, too.Used to make fig compote when I cooked for a living. Make a gastrique with red wine vinegar and sugar, add figs and let them cook for a bit, cool in the fridge, ready to use. Good with pork, used with Foie Gras on the menu.
Fig preserves, real Greek yogurt and honey. OMG!
I love figs, they grow well down here in New Zealand, @Ahi Ka has a prolific tree. My nana used to make fig and ginger jam every year...
On a tobacco note, the tin note of Petersons Perfect Plug is straight fig, and it comes through in the smoke gently too.
On a tobacco note, the tin note of Petersons Perfect Plug is straight fig, and it comes through in the smoke gently too.
Yes, (Albatera) Alicante is currently a producer of figs for supermarkets. They are great and very good quality. My grandfather had a farm, with beautiful figs trees. Figs were used as missile to play.................Or to give the goats, to be able to milk quietly...Of course, to enjoy at the table as well ....?
A tree-ripened fig or persimmon is ambrosia. Only problem is finding ones untouched by the birds unless you have a netted tree.
I remember my years as a cub and scout (and I was one of the "quieter" ones). You must have the patience of a saint
I’ve got several in pots and several in the ground here in East TN. The trick is to get a variety that produces main crop figs on new wood. That way who cares if gets winter killed to the ground. I’ve got variety called Desert King that only grows edible Breba figs. That one is in a pot and goes in the garage in winter
Figs also make an awesome balsamic vinegar.
Do you mean a vinaigrette dressing, or do you mean using the must from fig wine to actually make the vinegar?
Sad to reply that I just buy it in bottles. Don't know how basalmics are made, but suspect there are a few options.
You mean that you've seen a fig balsamic vinegar? That is sort of like saying a peach champagne.
But, vinaigrettes can have all sorts of things added. But, anyways...
I traded with a lady that makes a fig preserve this weekend. I was just curious as to what it's like, and whether I wanted to make some to sell also. Not a fan. They weren't really selling well for her anyways. But, I did start a gallon of fig wine again. It was a little different recipe, so I'll see if it was worth the effort.
Fig products just must not be a huge thing down here. Everyone I've talked to when I mention figs, crinkles their noses and says, "I've always hated fig newtons." I don't think figs taste anything like fig newtons, but that's the general consensus here.
The wood from persimmon trees is highly valued among artisans. It has a tough as ebony dark center core, surrounded by flexible lighter rings. In Asia it is prized for making archery bows, because the wood is strong and doesn't break, and the dark and light contrast makes it great for making decorative items as well.
Went to the grocery and bought a packed of Fig Newtons. What the hell happened? I remember the package of Fig Newtons being like a heavy 3lb solid brick of goodness that you could have used as a weapon if needed. Now...you get 2 rows with about 20 Newtons on the package. What a rip.
Grrrr. Get off my lawn....
Grrrr. Get off my lawn....
My Father always had a persimmon where ever he lived, his last days I planted one at his last house, he had to have a persimmon.
It was mulberry trees with my great grandfather. One of the last things we did together before he passed was plant a mulberry tree.
There was a small Oil & Vinegar shop in Covington for awhile that did indeed sell a Fig Balsamic Vinegar. It was a product of Germany. The retail store closed down in 2020 for some reason but they still have a website. Don't know if they are still in business though.
I have a Mullberry tree on my farm, several Mullberry pipes made by E James, my Grandmother hated the tree, Birds would eat the berries and? on her clothes hanging to dry. Wife cooks the Mullberrys down and serves them over ice cream.