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Harvesting in Early August
This month my neighbours and I have more growing than we can harvest and eat so there is quite a bit of food sharing going around. Almost daily I get a delivery of somthing, like a giant bowl of...
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Caramelized Fig Torte With Amaretto Caramel
Once again I have pulled out the Original Plum Torte Recipe and added a new fruit. I’ve tried strawberry coconut, blueberry lime, and now caramelized figs. Follow the original torte recipe but top...
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Now Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding: Fig Recipes from August
August is the season for figs in Vancouver. I know this because on a bi-daily basis, my neighbour comes over with a huge bowl of figs for me to turn into something delicious. He has 5 trees that bare...
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It’s Canning Season
It’s that time of year again that keeps my hands and my senses overloaded. I hoard fresh produce when I see it at a market or farm, or by climbing my neighbour’s trees like a squirrel and collecting...
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Olive and Fig Tapanade
Do you like the combination of salty a sweet? The addictive combination is incredibly popular for a reason. There is research to show that there are certain sweet taste receptors on our tongues that...
View ArticleFresh Fig Jam Recipe with Secrets
I have three fig trees growing in my garden. That wouldn’t seem like a strange thing unless you saw how small my garden is! There is no room for three figs but Oh, how I love fresh figs! This recipe...
View ArticleA Guide for Growing Figs in the Home Garden (and It’s So Worth It!)
Figs are one of my favorite fruits. Not only are they delicious, but they are also an attractive plant that adds interest to a garden. In the right climate, growing figs is fairly simple. However, in...
View ArticleHow to Grow Trees in Containers (and the Best Ones to Choose)
Growing trees in containers is an easy way to add a variety of color, texture, and size to your outdoor garden or patio space, as well as an effective solution for small-space gardens that don’t have...
View ArticleNow Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding: Fig Recipes from August
August is the season for figs in Vancouver. I know this because on a bi-daily basis, my neighbour comes over with a huge bowl of figs for me to turn into something delicious. He has 5 trees that bare 2...
View ArticleFresh Fig Jam Recipe with Secrets
I have three fig trees growing in my garden. That wouldn’t seem like a strange thing unless you saw how small my garden is! There is no room for three figs but Oh, how I love fresh figs! This recipe...
View ArticleOlive and Fig Tapenade
Do you like the taste of salty and sweet together? The addictive combination is incredibly popular for a reason. There is research to show that there are certain sweet taste receptors on our tongues...
View ArticleA Guide for Growing Figs in the Home Garden (and It’s So Worth It!)
Figs are one of my favorite fruits. Not only are they delicious, but they are also an attractive plant that adds interest to a garden. In the right climate, growing figs is fairly simple. However, in...
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