“The type of fig leaf which each culture employs to cover its social taboos offers a twofold description of its morality. It reveals that certain unacknowledged behavior exists and it suggests the form that such behavior takes.” Freda Adler
The edible fig is one of the first plants cultivated by humans, and was a huge food source for the Romans who used figs to fatten geese for the production of foie gras. Ever wonder why your foie gras has a slight pink-ish colour to it?
Fig leaves have for centuries been used to cover the genitals of nude figures in paintings and sculptures as a protector of modesty, and I find this contradictory as the fig has to be the most sexy, erotic fruit I have ever laid eyes on. There is no modesty in a ripe, red fig is there? This is probably why I happened upon this interesting bit of information while searching for quotes on figs: God Hates Figs, he also talked about them a lot in the Bible.
Figs can be eaten dried or fresh, but keep in mind that once picked the fig will not last long. It’s better to sit under and ancient fig tree and eat them as they fall from the tree, like we do in Sardinia. High in fiber and calcium figs are known for having a laxative effect on the body – indulge a little, enjoy a lot.
Figs and other fruit
This fruit was grown and purchased from a friends farm. I love summer and all the delicious bounty it brings forth every year.
What’s your favourite summer fruit?
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My Sardinian Life 
I was in a small town called Portu Columbu and we had fresh figs right off the tree. Do you know what variety of figs are grown on the island of Sardinia?
Hello Tim,
Thanks for stopping by. I do not know what variety of figs are grown on Sardinia. I do know that they are delicious! Wishing you a healthy new year.
where is this market? i am in sardegna now…
It’s a small town market, most towns have them every week. This one is in the Gallura up in the north.
I love figs and nectarines are another favorite on my long list!!! Pears, apples, melons, berries, rhubarb, etc, etc!!!! I love the display photo of fruits you displayed! Have a fruitful day!
Rosemarie
The Sard/American
I do like figs, Jen, but I like tart fruits like gooseberries and rhubarb too 🙂
You weren’t kidding – that photo is amazing..!! I love figs because of my mom. She grew up on a small island off the coast of Croatia and she would tell me September was the perfect time for fig eating. And so we did..!! Thank you for the post 🙂
Peaches are my favourite, my neighbour manages to grow them – yes in Yorkshire England- we are South facing, the peaches are only small but taste like heaven – be having some figs in a fortnight, we will be back in our 2nd home for a week – can’t wait Sardinia here we come.
There will be plenty of fig eating when you arrive in Sardinia. Where is your second home?
Uras, not far from Oristano, and the Costa Verde – we love it
I have yet to get down that far. I don’t drive so it makes it hard, but one day!
Stop it! You are making me drool! 😀
Figs are very expensive in Australia, so I eat lots when I am in Italy. Here I can’t get enough mangoes in summer.
Fresh figs are either hard to find (in Windsor, Canada) or overly priced. I get my fix of fresh ones while I’m here then buy the dried ones at home…love them stuffed with almonds! YUM!