My friend K has the best backyard ever. She's got tons of fruit trees and her own little organic farm going on there. That's totally my dream, too bad I have an anti-green thumb. Never had much luck with the whole gardening thing, but definitely admire those that do. Last night, was my lucky night. She dropped off a whole bag of goodies including these beautiful figs. Figs have a sweet earthiness that I absolutely adore. They're very versatile, being excellent in both savory and sweet dishes. This morning I decided to go the sweet route by making myself a pre-yoga smoothie. A perfectly light meal full of vitamins, protein and anti-oxidants. The perfect way to start your day.
You are so lucky to have a nice friend who gives you fresh figs! I ate my first fresh fig when I was in my twenties, and it was love at first bite. Just recently I shelled out approx. $2 per fig at a farmer’s market, took them home and had them with prosciutto (paper-thin slices wrapped around quartered figs, nothing else needed). Heavenly!
Thanks for sharing. My parents get about 4 groves of figs a year and they will eat straight from the tree. I see you have a pic of white and purple figs…curious if you used both or just one kind…also do you leave the skin on or off of the figs when blending?
Hi Jeff! Don’t the figs give the smoothies a beautiful pink color. I love the way they look with the little specks of skin in ’em.
Airmouse… they are a bit pricey in the fruit universe, but well worth it once in a while. I love figs with proscuitto/bacon. Mmmm
Thanks Jojo! Working on this blog has made me really get into photography, too. That compliment means a lot to a newbie like me.
Hi Nancy, Thanks for stopping by. My next fig project will be either a chutney or a cobbler.
Thanks, Roe. You’re too sweet.
Hi Redhead… I used both kinds, though I think the Mission ones are better for eating since they’re sweeter. I left the skins on for a no fuss prep, but also thought the little specks of green and purple were pretty. Your parents are so lucky… fruit trees are the best.
Patricia! You’re such a sweetie. Thanks for stopping by.
Kristina… thanks so much for all the goodies. The figs are awesome! I actually had some for breakfast this morning.
13 Comments
niji
11 Aug 2007 06:08 pm
[this is good] It looks good!!!!
Jeff D
11 Aug 2007 07:08 pm
I’ve never been a huge fan of figs but man does that look good.
airmouse
12 Aug 2007 06:08 pm
You are so lucky to have a nice friend who gives you fresh figs! I ate my first fresh fig when I was in my twenties, and it was love at first bite. Just recently I shelled out approx. $2 per fig at a farmer’s market, took them home and had them with prosciutto (paper-thin slices wrapped around quartered figs, nothing else needed). Heavenly!
JoJo
12 Aug 2007 07:08 pm
[this is good] Beautiful photographs and the smoothie sounds delicious
Nancy
12 Aug 2007 11:08 pm
This is a great idea. I’ve been looking for other ways to use figs.
Roe
13 Aug 2007 09:08 am
That looks so delicious! Love the photos.
Poignant Reconciliation
13 Aug 2007 11:08 am
[this is good]
Wow,
Thanks for sharing. My parents get about 4 groves of figs a year and they will eat straight from the tree. I see you have a pic of white and purple figs…curious if you used both or just one kind…also do you leave the skin on or off of the figs when blending?
Patricia Scarpin
13 Aug 2007 01:08 pm
Wouldn’t I be so happy with a delicious drink like this right now?
kristina
13 Aug 2007 03:08 pm
[c’est top] Jules, how delicious of you! i may have to blend up a fig smoothie for dinner tonight.
julie
15 Aug 2007 07:08 am
Thanks, Niji!
Hi Jeff! Don’t the figs give the smoothies a beautiful pink color. I love the way they look with the little specks of skin in ’em.
Airmouse… they are a bit pricey in the fruit universe, but well worth it once in a while. I love figs with proscuitto/bacon. Mmmm
Thanks Jojo! Working on this blog has made me really get into photography, too. That compliment means a lot to a newbie like me.
Hi Nancy, Thanks for stopping by. My next fig project will be either a chutney or a cobbler.
Thanks, Roe. You’re too sweet.
Hi Redhead… I used both kinds, though I think the Mission ones are better for eating since they’re sweeter. I left the skins on for a no fuss prep, but also thought the little specks of green and purple were pretty. Your parents are so lucky… fruit trees are the best.
Patricia! You’re such a sweetie. Thanks for stopping by.
Kristina… thanks so much for all the goodies. The figs are awesome! I actually had some for breakfast this morning.
cobalt_blue
18 Aug 2007 11:08 am
[this is good] Sweet, sweet jesus. You have the best food blog ever.
julie
18 Aug 2007 12:08 pm
Aww shucks, cobalt_blue! *blush*
Andrew
20 Sep 2008 06:09 pm
Awesome. I’m going to have to try this.
Also, check out my Banana smoothies recipes: http://www.raw-food-health.net/BananaSmoothie.html
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