An old friend, the multi-talented Donald M., reported that he has planted fig trees in his Nyack, NY, garden. Donald has Italian ancestors so HG presumes figs will soon appear. In The Bronx of HG’s youth, many Italians grew figs in their back yards — and in fact SJ reports that the yards of his Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn neighborhood are dotted with fig trees. Cold climates are not hospitable to figs so the Bronx Italians carefully wrapped them and nurtured them during winter months (presume the same care occurs in Brooklyn).. HG understood all the loving care and attention when he tasted his first plate of San Daniele prosciutto and fresh figs. A sexy dish by all counts and pure bliss to devour. HG will indulge when the figs come to market here in Santa Fe. A cold bottle of Prosecco awaits to awaken the senses even more.
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