Figs figs figs!

[grrlscout]

So I managed to find some trees that were willing to share their bounty with me. I ended up gathering about 4lbs of figs. I used them to make:

A really fancy quesadilla, with bleu cheese, and onions caramelized with balsamic vinegar:

A dish called Sikbaj or "Bagdad Stew" served on whole wheat pearl couscous

Recipe:
www.honey.com/nhb/recipes/recipe-details?RecipeID=1171

Though I did make a few changes -- less honey and figs, added some chile pepper and chickpeas, thickened it with some flour.

Slow roasted figs, with lemon:

And Fig-Malbec Jam, with balsamic and black pepper. Unfortunately, I didn't get any good pics of the process, just the final product, along with some other munchables.

I need to get some more, and I think with those, I'll make more jam, and maybe this for dinner:

http://lucywaverman.com/lucy-s-recipes/chicken-with-lemon-balm-and-roasted-figs.html

[grrlscout]

Thanks! Ya know I rarely turn down an offer for a party. ;c )

Oh and hey, I just saved some seeds from the Zapotec Pleated. Let me know if you still wants some, and I'll set some aside.

[Vynnie McDaniels]

You're quite the industrious Permie.
I'm thinking I might throw a garden party (just to invite you to bring some goodies :-)).
Keep up the good going with summer!

[Michael and Lylah Ledner]

you are incredible!