Biscotti

[greenfig]

they are soft and not too sweet, very nice with a morning coffee, I like them!

[wellingtonbill]

Okay??

[greenfig]

It is a food with figs. Just in case somebody is craving the figs while going through the winter. That's all about it, not an Ad

[npolaske]

Have you tried the semi-dried frozen figs from Trader Joe's?

[cis4elk]

Have you?

[greenfig]

No , I have not. In general, I think the frozen figs are terrible for eating since mostly very low quality figs are used for that and the texture becomes quite a turn-off. On the other hand, the TJ dried figs sold in clear containers seem to be very good.

[cis4elk]

They do sound good, even though using soft-baked and biscotti together is a total misnomer. Sort of like "Hot Chocolate ice pops!" or "Crispy pudding!"

[Admin IT]

So True!

[npolaske]

Trader joe's has two types of frozen figs from time to time... one is just whole frozen and the other is part-dried and then frozen. I agree with Igor... I think they are both terrible.

[don_sanders]

I might have to see if they have the fig biscotti here. Sounds interesting.

[lilfiggy]

i will eat anything once with figs in it. LOL

[eboone]

Well, my wife got me some soap with figs in it......

[Hershell]

Edd, that sounds like something I would have said!

[cjmach1973]

There's got to be at least half a dozen jokes that could be inserted there LOL

[Admin IT]

I too prefer Biscotti, homemade biscotti. The ones with a crunch. They too are excellent with coffee!

[greenfig]

These look great but I see no figs??

[Admin IT]

I'm going to TJ tomorrow to find some dried figs, bought some last week from local chain they were good but had a very tough stem and skin and not much flavor. Tomorrow night, I will try making some fig Biscotti. Made cranberry-anise last night, they are OK, but tomorrow the fig biscotti will be much better.

Thanks for the note about missing figs, just never thought to make fig Biscotti.

WILL NOW! I'll make fig/orange flavored biscotti and for a kicker - a light tart lemon glaze.

We will see, or I'll go back to the drawing board!

[Taverna78]

Belle! 😛😛😛 one these hard and Italian cafe woo woo!

[Admin IT]

Yes Mike, Madaglia d'ora with hard biscotti, hard Italian spice bread or maybe crostoli! Food goes so well with the coming holiday.

[Dave]

Here you go Greenfig Italian Fig Cookies dried figs, raisins, walnuts and Rum "there's only one left"

[Admin IT]

Awesome Dave. Are you going to post the process, looks like a family treasure. TKS for posting. Your treats are exceptional!

[Dave]

Just posted in the recipe section your going to like these

[Fygmalion]

Cuccidati... Love them!!!... used to make them every year! I got lazy recently though... :-(

[greenfig]

Geez, guys! How much is the shipping to CA??

[Taverna78]

Cuccidati

Depending how many fig you have left.

http://cookingtheglobe.com/italian-christmas-cookies/

[Admin IT]

Nice Italian site Mike....TKS. C

[Fygmalion]

Love them Cuccidati! Mine usually looked more like Dave's although when making in quantity, I made the bars the size of 2 kitkats bars or about 3"x1". If I made enough and got really lucky, I had a few left to enjoy to New Years day...

[lilfiggy]

hmm maybe lilfiggy won't eat anything with figs in it once. the treats look so yummy. Great American Bake Off had some desserts with fig in them.

[Taverna78]

Tis site will give you many traditional Calabria Christmas desserts Recipes and videos on how to make

http://www.madeinsouthitalytoday.com/calabria-cookies--baked-goods.php

[Fygmalion]

Thank you!