Tag Archives: figs

Whiskey Fig Browned Butter Bars

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

I’ve always felt that a good, ripe fig is like a little scoop of jam in its own bite-sized pouch. So when fig season arrives, I enjoy lots of them unadorned and I gleefully accept their sweetness as a timely … Continue reading →

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Fresh Fig Torte: Frosted, Spiced, Divine

Posted on October 5, 2014 by

I have a friend who is so enamored with fresh figs, I’d even call it an obsession.  When we walked past a woman carrying a basket of figs recently, my friend talked about it for a week. “I wonder where … Continue reading →

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Fresh Figs and Mascarpone: A Cardamom Custard Pie

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

This recipe is inspired by my fellow blogger-friend, Diane.  A few weeks ago she wrote about the delectable food and festivities on the north end of Boston (a place I’ve never been but now would love to visit).  As usual, … Continue reading →

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