Top Chef

So we had the Gorden's and some friends of ours (from Xilinx) over to our house for a Labor Day BBQ (also our 7th wedding anniversary). We discovered recently, thanks to Becky's detective work, that we have a purple fig tree in our back yard. I googled some purple fig recipes and found a fig bruschetta, which utilized Jason's incredible baguettes.



It was pretty unique and tasty. I see purple fig and apple tarts in my future.

Here's the recipe I used...

Purple Fig Bruschetta:

• 30g/1oz unsalted butter

• 1 fig, quartered or sliced

• 55g/2oz walnuts

• 3 tbsp honey

• 1 slices bread, toasted

• slice gorgonzola, to serve

Preparation method

1. For the fig bruschetta, gently melt the butter in a pan and add the figs.

2. Heat for a few minutes, then add the walnuts and honey. Caramelise in the pan for a few minutes.

3. Spoon the fig mixture on top of the toast and place the gorgonzola on top to serve.