figamajigs

I’m convinced that I need a fig tree. In my life before blogging (LBB) I hadn’t ever eaten a fig. Well besides the sticky, seedy figginess in Fig Newtons of course. However, since blogging I’ve tried many new foods including several types of fig products:

Fig Newmans
Figamajigs
Trader Joe’s Dried Black Mission figs (highly addictive little morsels)
Homemade fig jam
Dried kalamata figs from the bulk bins (which depending on the store and how old the figs are, they can be awesome or not so awesome)

I had come to truly love the sweetness and seedy texture that dried figs have to offer, yet I still had never sank my teeth through a fresh fig. Imagine my excitement I found out that Isaac’s parents have a FIG TREE!

I picked up some, ate them all in a day and had Isaac pick up more a day later.

Quite a cute little fruit.

After tasting the deliciousness of a fresh fig I’m sad I hadn’t tried them much sooner. They’re the perfect snacking fruit.

I was expecting a seedy texture, similar to that of dried figs, however interestingly enough these fresh figs have seeds but they aren’t textured at all. You don’t even feel em. I highly recommend trying figs (both fresh and dried) if you haven’t before. You won’t be disappointed.

That morning I made a yummy bowl of figgy chia seed oats. Each bite was better than the next. Twas the perfect breakfast for my first morning home, as I think I might have been doing through oat withdrawl while on vacay.

Another breakfast item I had been missing immensely- purple smoothies. I’d gone for way too many days without my breakfast smoothie so I was excited to whip out the vita-mix this morning.

I had a banana, blueberry, and chia smoothie with a slice of cinnamon raisin walnut bread smothered with PB & Co cinnamon raisin swirl pb – a little gift I’ve been treasuring, from none other than Hangry Pants. Thanks again Heather, I’ve been really been enjoying the PB.

Today’s been a lazy Saturday. I’m attempting to dry a few of the figs in my dehydrator and cleaning the house while listening to the live sessions of the Healthy Living Summit. I’ve picked up some great tips and information. I would have loved to attend the summit, but it just wasn’t feasible since I had just taken off work and paid for my vacation to Cayman. I sincerely hope I can attend next year!!