{"id":36664,"date":"2019-04-23T14:02:44","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T18:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=36664"},"modified":"2019-10-28T15:01:29","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T19:01:29","slug":"cheese-pairings-figs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/cheese-pairings-figs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheese Pairings: Figs"},"content":{"rendered":"

T<\/span>hey gr<\/span>e<\/span>w from the tree <\/span>that<\/span> shrouded Buddha as he attained enlightenment<\/span>;<\/span> their leaves concealed Adam and Eve from indecency in the Garden of Eden<\/span>;<\/span> and their fiddle-leaf fig tree cousin now brightens <\/span>waiting rooms<\/span> across America. The fig, supple and forgiving, is as restorative as it is flavorful. Packed with vitamins and minerals, <\/span>the fruit was prescribed to the sick by <\/span>Ancien<\/span>t<\/span> Gree<\/span>k<\/span> and Rom<\/span>an<\/span> philosophers<\/span>,<\/span> and<\/span> <\/span>modern doctors<\/span> might recommend the dried variety to keep you<\/span>, ahem, <\/span>regular. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Fresh figs are a delicacy<\/span>,<\/span> and their brief shelf life makes them even more special. Tiny, edible seeds <\/span>lend them a <\/span>unique texture. Mixed with sugar over flame then reduced, figs transform into a batch of rich, syrupy jam or preserves. Dried figs have staying power<\/span>; they make <\/span>a great addition to raw desserts or energy bars<\/span> and can <\/span>fulfill your general snacking needs. And lest we forget about the humble Fig Newton, <\/span>packed in many an American lunchbox (perhaps alongside a cheese stick).<\/span> <\/span>With varying texture<\/span>s<\/span> and flavor<\/span>s<\/span>, these <\/span>culinary chameleons <\/span>offer up plenty of pairing possibilities.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Fresh Figs<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>ever-so-<\/span>slight acidity of fresh figs <\/span>is enough to <\/span>cut through creamier cheese<\/span>s<\/span> like brie, according to Natalie Green, <\/span>cheesemonger<\/span> at Curds & Co.<\/span> <\/span>in Brookline, <\/span>Mass<\/span>achusetts<\/span>. When <\/span>the soft figs are layered<\/span> <\/span>with <\/span>that<\/span> <\/span>luscious<\/span>ness<\/span>, it\u2019s best to add something crunchy to the mix; <\/span>use<\/span> <\/span>a slice of baguette <\/span>as a base, then top the pairing with<\/span> slivered almonds. <\/span>Or p<\/span>lace fresh figs under the broiler and <\/span>gild<\/span> <\/span>with goat cheese and a drizzle of honey for a simple<\/span>–<\/span>yet<\/span>–<\/span>stunning dessert. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Jasper Hill Farm<\/span><\/b> <\/span>Moses Sleeper <\/span><\/b>+<\/span> <\/span>fresh figs<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i> <\/span>
\nS\u00e8vre<\/span><\/b> & Belle <\/span><\/b>Le <\/span><\/b>Chevrot<\/span><\/b> + <\/span><\/b>fresh figs<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

Dried Figs<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n

If you love to<\/span> mix salty and sweet (<\/span>and<\/span> <\/span>who <\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>), dried figs should be your go-to. Top a piece of crispy pancetta with <\/span>aged <\/span>goat cheese and <\/span>a <\/span>dried fig and let the fireworks <\/span>begin<\/span>.<\/span> Or<\/span> <\/span>t<\/span>ry stuffing a dried fig with <\/span>gorgonzola<\/span>, top with a walnut, and then drizzle with aged balsamic. <\/span>Drooling yet?<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Herv\u00e9<\/span><\/b> Mons <\/span><\/b>Bethmale<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>Ch<\/span><\/b>\u00e8<\/span><\/b>vre<\/span><\/b> <\/span>+ <\/span><\/b>dried fig<\/span><\/i>s<\/span><\/i> <\/span>
\nGorgonzola Dolce <\/span><\/b>PDO<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>+ <\/span><\/b>dried fig<\/span><\/i>s<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

Fig Preserves<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n

These<\/span> <\/span>figs are the sweetest of the bunch<\/span>\u2014<\/span>cheese-wise, it\u2019s <\/span>time to<\/span> go big or go home. Layer fig preserves, bl<\/span>ue<\/span> cheese, and a thin slice<\/span> of<\/span> green apple on a crisp cracker. <\/span>Or <\/span>slather orange-fig jam on <\/span>an entire<\/span> <\/span>disk <\/span>of <\/span>brie<\/span>, then bake. <\/span>Small-batch preserves purveyor <\/span>Dove<\/span>s<\/span> <\/span>and<\/span> Figs<\/span> <\/span>makes <\/span>a standout version from<\/span> a<\/span> mix of apple, dried Mission figs, oranges, and <\/span>Taza<\/span> <\/span>C<\/span>hocolate. Green pair<\/span>s<\/span> this <\/span>one <\/span>with a silky, <\/span>soft-ripened<\/span> <\/span>sheep\u2019s milk <\/span>cheese.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Sweet Grass Dairy <\/span><\/b>Asher Blue<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>+ <\/span><\/b>fig preserves<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/i> <\/span>
\nFromagerie<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>Guilloteau<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>Brebirousse<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>d<\/span><\/b>\u2019Argental<\/span><\/b> + <\/span><\/b>Dove<\/span><\/i>s and<\/span><\/i> Figs Chocolate Fig Sunshine <\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

They grew from the tree that shrouded Buddha as he attained enlightenment; their leaves concealed Adam and Eve from indecency in the Garden of Eden; and their fiddle-leaf fig tree cousin now brightens waiting rooms across America. The fig, supple and forgiving, is as restorative as it is flavorful. Packed with vitamins and minerals, the fruit was prescribed to the sick by Ancient Greek and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":36662,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"coauthors":[20723],"class_list":["post-36664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCheese Pairings: Figs - culture: the word on cheese<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/cheese-pairings-figs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cheese Pairings: Figs\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"They grew from the tree that shrouded Buddha as he attained enlightenment; their leaves concealed Adam and Eve from indecency in the Garden of Eden; and their fiddle-leaf fig tree cousin now brightens waiting rooms across America. 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