Holy “Fig”gen’ Yum!
September 6, 2010 at 8:14 pm 5 comments
Yesterday while I was at the farmers market I was able to snag something delicious: figs! Did I use them for lunch today? Abso-”figgen”-lutely. Did I come up with a bunch of fig puns? Fig yeah! Ok, I promise that the fig puns end here.
I decided to make an open face sandwich inspired by crouqe monsieur. I toasted a slice of Ezekiel bread. Then I spread Dijon mustard on the slice and topped it with sliced figs, prosciutto, and Gruyere cheese. I baked it at 400 for another 4 mins and then I turned on the broiler for the last 4 mins.
Sweet and salty with slightly browned cheese. Oh my goodness do I love me some figs. Fan-figgen-tastic! OK, that’s the last one.
Post figs I went on a run. I planned to run for 8 miles but I got a little bit lost on side streets and ended up going for 8.6 miles. I managed to maintain a pretty good pace though out my run. Every time I got tired I thought about my form. Afterward I had a chocolate milk! Great recovery drink! Its going to be my go to in the future. I stretched it out and then parked it on the couch with an ice pack. So far I have kept up with all the long runs I have planned and I haven’t walked once.
Hope everyone is enjoying a great labor day! I’m clearly going to eat more figs.
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Tina | September 7, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I love choc milk for recovery. It tastes soooo good after a hard workout and does work well for refuel and repair. Good job on the run.
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actorsdiet | September 7, 2010 at 9:40 pm
i think i drooled a little.
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Ameena | September 8, 2010 at 2:43 am
I never know what to do with figs so this is brillant!!
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katecooks | September 8, 2010 at 4:19 pm
that sandwich looks so good…..arent figs amazing? i made some fig “jelly” and it tastes great on a peanut butter sandwich. mmm aka my new summer staple!!