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

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.

Figs don't grow here in upstate NY... I hate you! LOL

But we got pears, plump lascivious bartletts... goes well with
gorgonzola.


Sheldon

In article .com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> 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.
>
> Figs don't grow here in upstate NY... I hate you! LOL
>
> But we got pears, plump lascivious bartletts... goes well with
> gorgonzola.
>
>
> Sheldon
>

Figs grow in Texas, but won't grow in NY? ;-)
Too cold?

I like apples with cheddar personally!

Peel, core, slice and nuke with shredded cheese on top. ;-d

Om (off to go check her fig tree......)
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>
>
> 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.
>
> Figs don't grow here in upstate NY... I hate you! LOL
>
> But we got pears, plump lascivious bartletts... goes well with
> gorgonzola.
>
>
> Sheldon
>
Sheldon,
what do you do with the pears and gorgonzola? I mean, do you simply eat
them together? Or do you cook them somehow? They are two of my husbands
favorites, so I'd like to get some ideas
I just discovered we have figs growing in the side yard. I didn't know what
they were until I saw a drawing of a fig branch with fruit on it. lol

kimberly

On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:56:31 -0700, "Nexis" > wrote:

>
>"Sheldon" > wrote in message
roups.com...

>> But we got pears, plump lascivious bartletts... goes well with
>> gorgonzola.
>>
>>
>> Sheldon
>>
>Sheldon,
> what do you do with the pears and gorgonzola? I mean, do you simply eat
>them together? Or do you cook them somehow? They are two of my husbands
>favorites, so I'd like to get some ideas

It is a great combination. What I do is make a simple spinach salad
(vinagrette, salt, pepper), then top with ripe pear slices,
gorgonzola, and candied walnuts.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:56:31 -0700, Nexis wrote:

> what do you do with the pears and gorgonzola? I mean, do you simply eat
> them together? Or do you cook them somehow? They are two of my husbands
> favorites, so I'd like to get some ideas

I just eat them together like brie and pears... the pear slice
replaces a cracker.

"Nexis" > wrote in message
news:jAVCe.15280$HV1.7992@fed1read07...
>
> "Sheldon" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Figs don't grow here in upstate NY... I hate you! LOL
> >
> > But we got pears, plump lascivious bartletts... goes well with
> > gorgonzola.
> >
> >
> > Sheldon
> >
> Sheldon,
> what do you do with the pears and gorgonzola? I mean, do you simply eat
> them together? Or do you cook them somehow? They are two of my husbands
> favorites, so I'd like to get some ideas
> I just discovered we have figs growing in the side yard. I didn't know
what
> they were until I saw a drawing of a fig branch with fruit on it. lol
>
> kimberly
>
>
I'm not Sheldon but for dinner tonight I am having rack of lamb and a pear,
gorgonzola, spiced pecan and grape salad with apple walnut vinaigrette. I
made it a few weeks ago and it was truly delicious! If you're interested in
the recipe e-mail me and I will forward it or post. The recipe comes from
the cookbook "American Brasserie" by Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand.

Kate

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.

-L. wrote:
>
> 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.
>
I too have plenty of figs. I'm trying to fine new ways to use them. Does
anyone know anything about rumtopf ? Kind thinking about trying some.
Never have made any and have no real recipe. Would love to have feedback
on it. Also, don't even know if figs would be alright in it. I think
its usually made with peaches and such , though. hugs, kate

On 18 Jul 2005 01:20:39 -0700, "-L." > wrote:
>
>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.
>
>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.

Man. Though in this disembodied forum I suppose it doesn't really
matter. A salad is a good idea, by the way. I have so many figs that
they're going bad. Well, some of them are. Sure wish I could get
them to you and the others who like them. But that would require an
embodied forum of some sort. Figgies don't travel well.

modom

modom > wrote in
:

> Man. Though in this disembodied forum I suppose it doesn't really
> matter. A salad is a good idea, by the way. I have so many figs that
> they're going bad. Well, some of them are. Sure wish I could get
> them to you and the others who like them. But that would require an
> embodied forum of some sort. Figgies don't travel well.
>
> modom



Newton's Law: One fig per cookie.

Andy

On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:58:50 -0500, Andy <Q> wrote:

>modom > wrote in
:
>
>> Man. Though in this disembodied forum I suppose it doesn't really
>> matter. A salad is a good idea, by the way. I have so many figs that
>> they're going bad. Well, some of them are. Sure wish I could get
>> them to you and the others who like them. But that would require an
>> embodied forum of some sort. Figgies don't travel well.

>Newton's Law: One fig per cookie.
>
Good point. But I don't want tp bake anything in Texas in July.


modom

On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:53:57 -0500, modom > wrote:

>On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:58:50 -0500, Andy <Q> wrote:
<snip>
>
>>Newton's Law: One fig per cookie.
>>
>Good point. But I don't want tp bake anything in Texas in July.

What a sad situation... you with figs, us wishing for them. You with
too-hot weather, us with OK weather (except for the humidity).

Can you mush 'em and freeze them for later use?

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

modom wrote:
> On 18 Jul 2005 01:20:39 -0700, "-L." > wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>
> Man. Though in this disembodied forum I suppose it doesn't really
> matter. A salad is a good idea, by the way. I have so many figs that
> they're going bad. Well, some of them are. Sure wish I could get
> them to you and the others who like them. But that would require an
> embodied forum of some sort. Figgies don't travel well.
>
> modom

Figgies... hmmm, that word makes me think of that Christmas song "We Wish
you a Merry Christmas" which is believed to date back to the 17th century:

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here

modom wrote:
>
> Man. Though in this disembodied forum I suppose it doesn't really
> matter. A salad is a good idea, by the way. I have so many figs that
> they're going bad. Well, some of them are. Sure wish I could get
> them to you and the others who like them. But that would require an
> embodied forum of some sort. Figgies don't travel well.
>
> modom

Can you preserve some? My DH's Aunt did that for me with some from her
tree - it was a tad on the sweet side but heavenly on toasted bagels
and baguettes, with ricotta.

-L.

In article .com>,
"-L." > wrote:

> modom wrote:

> > modom

> Man (woman?)

Morgana Dominucci. AKA Modom.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 7/8/05 WeBeJammin'!

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.



Mmmmmmm. I'm so jealous.

gloria p

In article >, 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

I was with you until you chunketted with the blue cheese, broiled and
black pepper. Pervert.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 7/8/05 WeBeJammin'!

On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:28:45 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >, 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.
>
>I was with you until you chunketted with the blue cheese, broiled and
>black pepper. Pervert.

1. Barb, I truly and deeply love you.

2. At least I wasn't jammin'*

3. Figs: the love that dare not speak its name.

*Some jammin' from 2002: http://tinyurl.com/8l4m5

modom