When we first
moved to France 7 years ago we didn’t miss much, but we did crave for
Branston Pickle. However, since
discovering this delicious recipe, Branston no longer makes it onto our wish
lists of goodies to ask for when we have visitors from the UK. In fact I struggle to think of anything now
when I get the inevitable question “What would you like us to bring you from
England?” “I don’t mind what you bring,
as long as you don’t bring the weather,” is all I can think of these days.
I haven’t blogged
about food before, mainly because so many people out there are doing such a
fine job of it. BUT, it’s that time again, when the fig trees are laden with
fruit, you’ve eaten your fill, you’ve made some jam and are wondering what else
to do with the basketful of figs sitting on your table. Sound familiar? No? It must be just me
then!
Anyway, for those
of you who are lucky enough to have a fig tree in
your garden, or (like me) have a generous French neighbour who delivers a
basket of figs to your table, then here is one of my favourite recipes:
