Aren’t figs lovely?

Truly mouth wateringly and eye pleasingly lovely?!

I think they are beautiful and exotic- like pomegranates, but more earthy.

They have figs growing on the eastern shore of Virginia, and we bought

several quarts  while we were there.  Most of them we ate fresh.

The rest I brought home and made F.R.O.G.jam.

But look at these appetizer plates and tell me they don’t make you hungry!

The food must be good- the presentation must be attractive- and you have to have the right appetizer for the right people.

Because Luke thought the next plate was the very best h’ors d’ouerves we had-

And , although I agree it is attractive-  I really don’t like my oysters raw.

So I was happy to have MY oysters in a po’boy sandwich the next day!

I DO love appetizers, and I really enjoy garnishing, so I’m going to add some appetizer recipes and garnishing ideas to my blog content in the very near future.  ( As soon as my camera comes in the mail !)

Until then, take another look at the figs.  Aren’t they aesthetically perfect?

I really like them. A lot!