We had a very busy weekend, but not much happened on the culinary side. We took the church youth out and we just made "boerewors" rolls( our SA version of a hot dog). On Sunday my sister and her family came to lunch and we did the normal Sunday Roast Leg of lamb, sweet potatoes, green beans and roast potatoes. A tasty meal, but not one worthy of a photo.
Today, I found a few fresh figs in the fridge and have never roasted them before, so I thought I'd give it a go.
I could never just leave a fig, like God intended it for us to enjoy, so this is what I did.
Slice a cross on each fig and open slightly. Sprinkle a little sugar and a teaspoon of sherry on each fig and roast in oven for 10-15 minutes at 180 C. I served it with a little Greek yogurt with a little sugar and the inside of 1 vanilla pod.
I also decided this morning to just take a few hours and go through as many blogs as I could. I came across so many versions of Dorie Greenspan's Perfect Party Cake that I just had to show you my version. I made this cake a while back for a small wedding and I used just a basic classic vanilla sponge. I layered and covered the entire cake with white chocolate mousse and then decorated it with sheets of white chocolate - I even made a little flower pot with the chocolate. This is by no means a Tuesday with Dorie effort, but just my idea of a perfect party cake.
21 comments:
Those figs look really good. Nice cake! I like the white chocolate sides!
Thx for the comment and the visit, Kevin.
Whoa Nina...I want fresh figs now but I have to wait 'til August in Greece. Nothing better than ripe figs from tree?
The cake is outstanding and a cut above many of the others I've seen in the latest challenge.
Very creative with the cakes Nina, there are so many wonderful variations. I hope I can be just as creative when I come back to the recipe.
Lovely figs too, I miss having fresh figs from a tree.
peter - I wish I could come to Greece and enjoy them with you. Thx for the visit.
pixie - I have no doubt that you could do better on the cakes. Baking is not my forte.
ps. I do not like figs, sadly, but this was for the husband...
My local Italian market always has the most beautiful figs - you've inspired me - I'm starting the car now.
fig is one of my favorite fruits. we make jams from them and they are great. your recipe is worth trying - easy and delicious looking!
Those figs look wonderful! Love what you did with the white chocolate as well.
The figs look divine, and the cake looks professional. Very pretty!!
That looks delicious! I have never had fresh figs before, but i think that i must!
The flower part is my favorite!
Nina-The figs look beautiful but the cake is SO UNREAL! You are an amazing cook!
What a beautiful site you have! I will be back often!
giz - you are very fortunate to have a market so close by.
farida - fig jam is our favorite too.Thx for the visit.
jade - thanks for the lovely comment and the visit, pls come again.
recipe girl - I loved the way the cakes turned out too, but I am anything but a professional. Thx for stopping by.
jessy - did you know that a fig is not actually a fruit, but it is the flower of the tree. You should try it.
kate - thx for the visit.
noble pig - thank you, I appreciate your comment and your visit. Please do come back for more.
I love figs, very expensive but pure pleasure.
The wedding cakes are beautiful!
Love the picture of the figs, even though I don't even like fresh figs ;)
rose þ - Thx for stopping by even on your holiday.
linda - thx, the cakes were alright for a first try.
Nina - You are so talented! Cooking AND baking! So many of us may be good at one or the other...and uh, baking, not my strong point. Gorgeous cake!
we've done the roasted or grilled fig thing too, its a favorite when they are in season.
your cake is beautiful!
lori lynn - I don't know about talent, but I am willing to try everything and Will not give up until I have achieved. Thank you for the compliment, though.
kat - thanks for the visit and the compliment.
Nina those are beautiful cakes! I may borrow that idea. :-). As for the figs ,I love them that way. Slightly baked wirh sugar and served up cream or healthier yogurt!
glamah - thanks for the visit and the kind compliments.
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