Figs

[Maggot]

The fig tree in my garden is producing lots of lovely ripe figs. What can I do with them?

 

[spanglechick]

The fig tree in my garden is producing lots of lovely ripe figs. What can I do with them?

ooh - halve them and put them in a french custard tart.

 

[spanglechick]

or give them to me. i love figs.

 

[Groucho]

They are pretty useless things in my opinion. Useless, worthless; hence the phrase 'I don't give a flying fig'.

 

[Groucho]

ooh - halve them and put them in a french custard tart.

Why would anyone do that?!

 

[gentlegreen]

Fig conserve is yummy

I have a fig tree growing inside my back door frame - there's a whacking great branch in my kitchen at the moment

No figs on it though

 

[northernhord]

Dry them, bake with them, eat them as they are.

 

[Ms T]

Fig tart
Figs with parma ham and mozzarella/goat's cheese
Fig jam

I love figs.

 

[mrs quoad]

Eat.

Then eat more.

My parents get figs significantly bigger than my fist off their tree

My fist isn't small

 

[Groucho]

...

My fist isn't small

Threaten me all you like, I still say figs are dog poo lumps on a stick.

 

[Maggot]

Dry them, bake with them, eat them as they are.

Can you eat them as they are?

I have no idea about figs, I don't even know if you can eat the skin.

 

[gentlegreen]

I find fresh ones a bit bland - I reckon they need to "blet" a bit - or whatever the fig equivalent is.

 

[spanglechick]

Can you eat them as they are?

I have no idea about figs, I don't even know if you can eat the skin.

yes - eat their skins. just bite into them. beautiful.

 

[spanglechick]

I find fresh ones a bit bland - I reckon they need to "blet" a bit - or whatever the fig equivalent is.

i don't like dried figs - too sticky-sweet.

 

[moose]

Cut them in half and dribble some runny hunny over and serve with a dollop of creme fraiche.

Or rip 'em apart with your bare hands and shove your face in.

 

[spanglechick]

which variety do you think the are? how big have they grown?

 

[mrs quoad]

Oh!

This thread has reminded me to eat mango!

 

[Groucho]

I hate figs so much I have so far had to censor two posts that nearly appeared on this thread.

 

[Maggot]

which variety do you think the are? how big have they grown?

It look most like the Kalamata, but more pear-shaped.

I've taken a pic of one, but I might not be able to post it.

 

[northernhord]

Can you eat them as they are?

I have no idea about figs, I don't even know if you can eat the skin.

Yeah you can eat the lot, figs are lovely

 

[Maggot]

Here's a prime one.

The flash has made it look a brighter green than it really is.





Some on the tree are over-ripe and rotting, whereas some are tiny and not ready yet.

 

[Strumpet]

Ohhhhhhhhh YUM!
I know I know I know!!
Put lots in a bowl, cut in half and spoon generous dollops of marscapone on them and EAT.

*drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooools*

 

[spanglechick]

that's a good size. I'd err on the over ripe size with figs, personally. the skin should break open easily with your thumbs.

i am dead jealous.

 

[Maggot]

Ohhhhhhhhh YUM!
I know I know I know!!
Put lots in a bowl, cut in half and spoon generous dollops of marscapone on them and EAT.

*drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooools*

I just happen to have a bit of marscapone in the fridge - cheers!

 

[northernhord]

Here's a prime one.

The flash has made it look a brighter green than it really is.





Some on the tree are over-ripe and rotting, whereas some are tiny and not ready yet.

Thats a healthy looking fig you got there Bro

 

[chymaera]

Or rip 'em apart with your bare hands and shove your face in.

I thought this thread was about figs. (Sorry folks very famous double entendre fig eating scene in the film:- Women in love.)

 

[Maggot]

Ohhhhhhhhh YUM!
I know I know I know!!
Put lots in a bowl, cut in half and spoon generous dollops of marscapone on them and EAT.

*drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooools*

Like this?

My photos keep coming out sideways.

 

[Maggot]

I have just picked some and have turned a reddish/brown colour:

Are they still ok?

 

[Strumpet]

I'm no expert I just buy n eat Taste a bit n see?

Yes like that other pic. Sorry for delay, forgot about your figs
Was it nice?!?!

 

[Maggot]

Was lovely. Not as sweet as I was expecting but tasty and the Marscapone goes well with them.