modom wrote:
> I have figs again. Not so many as last year -- the drought would
> appear to be responsible. But plenty figs, boys and girls. Plenty.
>
> So I stemmed a dozen ripe ones. Split them on the stem end in an X.
> Stuffed a small chunk (chunkette?) of blue cheese into the X. Broiled
> them 2 or 3 minutes. A little black pepper.
>
> Ate 'em up.
>
> Yum.
>
>
> modom
>
> Only superficial people don't judge by appearances.
> -- Oscar Wilde

Man (woman?) you are lucky! I LOVE fresh figs - probably my favorite
fruit. I love them in a salad with fresh tomatoes, cukes, and avocado,
with a touch of a nice balsamic vinegarette dressing. Add some toasted
baguette slices. Man, I am hungry just thinking about them!

-L.