Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Cocao Figs

Figs are in season and locally available!  What to do? When in doubt add chocolate! Figs are full of calcium here's more from the wiki article: 

Nutrition

Figs are one of the highest plant sources of calcium and fiber. According to USDA data for the Mission variety, dried figs are richest in fiber, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and vitamin K, relative to human needs. They have smaller amounts of many other nutrients. Figs have a laxative effect and contain many antioxidants. They are good source of flavonoids and polyphenols.[3] In one study, a 40-gram portion of dried figs (two medium size figs) produced a significant increase in plasma antioxidant capacity.[4]

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Cooking at the very high temp of 105 degrees, just like a like my hot springs or tubs!
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Here is the basic idea. Cut figs in half and scrap out the fig seeds placing into food processor. Figs, cocoa, cocoa nibs, some blackberries, a dash of salt, a little raw sunflower lecithin, along with coconut sugar to sweeten the cocoa does the trick! Fill the fig skins. Dehydrate until filling thicken and sets. You got a treat that is not too decadent but no longer ordinary!

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