On 11/25/2018 3:48 PM, Cheri wrote:
> "Bruce" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 25 Nov 2018 14:59:54 -0500, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>> <snip Nigella's figs>
>>
>> Figs from the Middle East often have a big, dead wasp-like insect
>> inside them. It's recommened to check that before biting into the fig.
>
>
> I don't know why but last year in the newspaper Suzy Cohen outlined the
> pollination of figs, which I had never heard before, I wish I hadn't
> because I have not had a fig since. Just off-putting to me now.
>
> Cheri

Truly, I wasn't even thinking about the inclusion of figs. My interest
was in the brie and proscuitto in a lovely grilled ham and cheese
sandwich on nice rustic bread. I will definitely have to try it
soon. I need to buy more brie. I've run out.

Jill