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Monday, 29 August 2011

with just a touch of the violet...


Figs, just picked from the tree and ready to eat....not too ripe...not too green...
or
Served bruschetta style, slightly caramelised with a dab of soft goat cheese and a dribble of lavender honey...with a salad or as an apero....

Figs... another  luscious taste and heavenly scent of the Provencal summer.....
xv

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26 comments:

  1. Soulful Mama29 August 2011 at 10:23

    Mmmmm, delicious! They look so beautiful as decoration as well.

    ~ Clare x

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  2. Jacqueline @ HOME29 August 2011 at 10:26

    One of my favourite things Vicki. Our neighbours used to have a really old and very large fig tree but, they moved, the house was demolished and a new one built and, the fig tree went too !! I couldn't believe it ! XXXX

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  3. Heirloom treasures29 August 2011 at 11:07

    oooh that sounds lovely, I must try this one.x

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  4. Anonymous29 August 2011 at 11:08

    You had me at Figs...yummy with fresh cherve...mmmmm

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  5. helen tilston29 August 2011 at 11:49

    Hello Vicki

    That is exactly what I would enjoy for breakfast. If I lived next door to you, I would be guilty of robbing your orchard but in return I would paint a picture of the missing fruit.
    Have a glorious day
    Helen xx

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  6. Marielle29 August 2011 at 12:57

    Timely post! Just bought my first fresh figs (ever) at Whole Foods on Friday. Cut each in half, stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in bacon and broiled. Yummy. Will try bruscheeta you suggest tonight.

    Guessing, even from Whole Foods here in Chicago suburbs, these figs don't hold a candle to yours. Liike me getting fresh tomatoes from a friend's garden as opposed to getting them anywhere else (even from a farmers market they don't come close to straight from the home garden). Thanks.

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  7. Gracie's Mom29 August 2011 at 13:03

    Your photo's are absolutely beautiful! Those figs look almost to pretty to eat.

    Cindy

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  8. Victoria29 August 2011 at 13:20

    The figs look luscious. They are my favorite fruit to eat and to have in the form of carved Tuscan marble. Your photograph would make a beautiful painting.
    Best, Victoria

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  9. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.29 August 2011 at 13:48

    Lovely...I just saw them prepared bruschetta style with goat cheese and honey this weekend. Beautiful.

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  10. under spanish moss29 August 2011 at 14:15

    Yummy!!!! Wow it is only 8:00 am andI'm already drooling for food! WE love figs!

    Have a wonderful week!

    XO,
    Renee and Anglea

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  11. Theresa Cheek29 August 2011 at 14:28

    I think this qualifies as food porn! The lavender honey was the icing on the cake!

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  12. peggy braswell29 August 2011 at 15:24

    The scent of Figs is one wondrous thing + Figs are delicious. Thanks dear vicki. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  13. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass29 August 2011 at 15:39

    I could eat figs until I am sick. As a matter of fact I have.
    Thank you for sharing this beautiful image.
    Hope that all is well with you, Vicki!
    Terea
    xoxo

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  14. Fine Bessot29 August 2011 at 15:58

    Gourmande !
    Fine.

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  15. Splenderosa29 August 2011 at 16:44

    My grandmother (Mom-Mom) had glorious figs. You have gently reminded me of her, which is a very good thing. Love....

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  16. MrsLittleJeans29 August 2011 at 17:08

    My gosh...not only the picture is incredibly beautiful, so is your description of what can be done with those figs! xoxo

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  17. Amy29 August 2011 at 17:50

    These are gorgeous. You know, I have never eaten a fig (OK, my grandma used to give me Fig Newton cookies when I was little, but I don't think that counts...)

    I may have to remedy that situation, and soon. Love the honey drizzle and the chevre accompaniment suggestions!

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  18. à la parisienne29 August 2011 at 20:26

    I've never eaten fresh fig as they are not usually available at our local grocery stores; however, I have recently purchased a lavender and rosemary infused honey, and it is my new favorite thing to add to foods...I also love bruschetta. Perhaps I should attempt this combination with another fruit...pear perhaps???

    Bonne semaine,
    Mandy

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  19. ceecee29 August 2011 at 20:30

    Sounds like the perfect lunch. And much more delicious with your amazing view!
    Catherine

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  20. Karena29 August 2011 at 20:57

    Vicki, how wonderful to have those delicious fresh figs avaiable ....and with goat cheese, yum!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  21. Rachel Rose Mercantile29 August 2011 at 23:42

    This was so ironic! My friend just brought me this same dish!!!Less than 5 minutes later, I am reading your blog! It was so yummy and perfect timing!

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  22. Shell Sherree30 August 2011 at 01:07

    How beautiful, Vicki. I'll have to wait somewhat for fresh figs here, but I'll be trying them with your suggestion of goats cheese and lavender honey drizzle when the time is ripe.

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  23. Leah - The Inside Story30 August 2011 at 08:02

    I love your description of the bruschetta style figs. In a setting like yours, it sounds all the more beautiful. I'll have to try this one. Have a lovely day! Leahx

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  24. Calico Child30 August 2011 at 22:13

    Ooh you have my taste buds going now!

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  25. Angie Muresan2 September 2011 at 02:50

    This post has made my mouth water. I must have some figs!

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  26. Manasi5 October 2011 at 17:49

    They look ripe & delicious! I love figs.
    I think I'll make me a fig & goat's cheese pizza.

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