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Spotlight on figs – Summer’s sexy ingredient you need in your fruit bowl

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Figs seem to be one of those things you either love or hate and we’re happy announce that the Food24 are fans, so it’s always a thrill for us to see them on supermarket shelves in the Summer months when they’re at the peak. Not only are figs delicious to eat, they’re also damn good-looking and add a gorgeous pop of colour to a dish. 

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Bowls

Gray rainy sundays in fall?? are perfect for snug sweaters, warm socks and comfort food. So that was exactly what I needed after a walk with the dog this morning. I brewed me a cup of green tea and made some cinnamonic oat porridge with warm maple glazed pears + hazelnuts + lots of maple syrup + almond yoghurt + figs + dried dates + coconut shaves + cornflower petals + a blob of PB …….have a beautiful sunday everybody!?? . . . . . . . #oatmeal #porridge #figs #plantyoghurt #dairyfree #poachedpear #breakfastideas #breakfastinspo #eatplantsnotfriends #veganfoodie #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #vegangermany #deutschlandvegan #vegandeutschland

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Flat lays

Happy FriYAY! ?? I’m finally heading back to Cape Town after an amazing visit in Joburg! Time to get back to reality ????‍?? but first I’ll be spending the weekend catching up with my favourites and sipping on a delicious @drinktheduchess or three because why not ?? how stunning is their new gift pack? ?? #NotAnAd #JustAnObsession #drinktheduchess

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Toast

Ringing in Fall with fig toast that’s as simple as it is pretty ???????? #figs #figtoast #cacao #cacaonibs #toast #avocadotoast #chocolate #greekyogurt #protein #fage #chobani #prettyfood #wheatbread #wholegrains #vegetarian #eatclean #foodstylist #foodstyling #fitfoodie #whole30 #cleaneats #cleaneatz #blackgirlseatclean #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #spelman #blackgirlgreenkitchen

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On waffles even!

These goodness-only waffles have Weekend Wonderful written all over them! Recipe at sarahgraham.co.za

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They seem to make almost any food image pop! for those of you who are a bit fig crazy, feast your eyes on these figgy recipes.

Chocolate dipped figs with orange and almond

Roasted figs with Gorgonzola cream

Sweet omelette with figs and brandy chocolate sauce

Roasted figs with walnut maple ice cream 

Decadent Camembert with caramelised figs


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