Mid Summer to Early Autumn here are peak times for figs. I used to look forward to that time so much and even had a local green grocer who stocked figs from the first moment of ripening until the last fig of the latest fig variety falls from the tree.

Sadly, my #naturopathRestrictedFoods includes sugars, even from fruit with few exceptions.

Anyway, I loved to grab some figs and indulge (they are not cheap). Also, there is a Pick-Your-Own place in the Adelaide Hills we would visit at least once during the season, especially if I wanted to make jam (fig jam is one of my favourite jams). They are quite a bit cheaper there and it is a lot of fun.

I love figs so much, I had quite a few recipes that I would make. This pic is my take on an #Ottolenghi recipe from his book #Plenty. Fig and roasted onion salad.

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It feels hotter than it is, for some reason, and more humid than it is. If cheese wasn't in my #naturopathRestrictedFoods list I'd be making this to spread thickly on rye bread (if I was allowed bread) piled with greens from the garden.

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Adelaide peeps - Pick Your Own Figs from the Glen Ewin estate in the hills NE of Adelaide opens in a couple of weeks. I did this every couple of years, just getting enough for a batch of jam and a few recipes, plus some for snacking on. But now my #NaturopathRestrictedFoods limits fruit and sugars.

It's a lovely way to spend a morning or afternoon. Try to select less popular times. Take notice of their guidelines like wearing covered shoes. Some of the ground is quite sloped.

Always check times at https://www.freshfigs.com.au/ (which says picking starts on 24th. Maybe call to confirm.)

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I haven't used my cold press juicer for years. I thought it wasn't working properly but never tested it again.

I just did a test and it *seems* to be working Ok. I am not sure how much I will use it, and it is such a space hog. But it is essential for juicing pomegranates (which I have growing) to make pomegranate molasses. Or for home made icecream if I am ever able to make it again #NaturopathRestrictedFoods

It needs a good scrub. I'll see how it cleans up.

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