Simply because…I must make something delicious with the limitless fig production in my orchard! Plus, an elegant jar of jam is a beautiful gift to give to friends any time of the year. Fig Jam Ingredients: 2 lemons 1.800 g fresh figs; ripe, stemmed and quartered 4 cups light brown sugar ¾ cup brandy ½ teaspoon salt Method: 1.Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel…
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Nov
Nov
A Winter’s Tale Marinating, braising and simmering… caramelizing figs with cranberries soaked in balsamic vinegar make a glaze over the chicken for a deep, rich taste! The parsley, walnuts and paprika add the crunchy spicy topping…! Fig-Braised Chicken with Spiced Walnuts & Figs Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup dried figs, chopped ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce…
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Aug
Aug
Summer Captured I remember planting our first fig tree in our summerhouse in Paros. It was small and fragile, we waited for years until it finally found its ground, settling in and branching out, giving life to glorious royal figs and beautiful leaves. Years came by and, new branches surprisingly spring out in several different…