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Homemade Truffles with Fig Jam

by Jillian on February 4, 2010

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Make something sweet for your Valentine this year in the form of decadent truffles that melt in your mouth, leaving behind just a trace of yummy fig. They are messy to make, but cleaning up is half the fun as I’m always looking for an excuse to lick melted chocolate off my hands. Check out [...]

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Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

by Jillian on October 2, 2009

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I always thought figs were like the caviar of fruit – expensive and best paired with something luxurious like wine or delicious imported cheese. While they’re certainly enjoyable this way, fresh figs are also fabulous on something as humble as pizza! This recipe balances the mild, sweet flavor of figs with the pungent, saltiness of [...]

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Figs

by Jillian on September 30, 2009

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Up until this summer, my experience with figs has primarily been in the form of the Fig Newton. Albeit a delicious treat, Fig Newtons really don’t give justice to the fresh Black Mission and Kadota figs that can be found at the local farmer’s market. After begrudgingly forking out $4 for a pint last weekend, [...]

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Becoming Members of the “Can it Yourself” Club

by Christina on September 29, 2009

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After Jillian and I attended an introductory canning class, we were ready to try it ourselves and take the canning world by storm. We settled on making a few different varieties of jam, knowing that if all went well the experiment could double as Christmas presents to our friends and family. First a few tips [...]

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