How I love fresh figs. I had them once. They were a very expensive import. It's hard to believe that they actually grow on trees. They are so rare around here. You know how people say about money, "It's not like it grows on trees." However, figs are more rare (but less in demand) than money here. What does that say about people? Screwed up priorities. You can't eat a five dollar bill. A loony (our one dollar coin) releases no sweet juices. As far as I know. Confession: I have never tried to eat hard currency valued at over $0.50.
Anyhow, I really enjoyed your article.
Loved your comment! Makes one think yes, where are our priorities. And yes, figs are so scarce actually. I think it has to do with the shipping in some sense. A really nice juice ripe fig is very fragile. And I cannot think about how much they ask for them that side of the pond if they are already so expensive here where I live. Lucky for me with the tree, unlucky that there are so many (bird) mouthes I need to share them with. Thanks for the comment! And I am glad you enjoyed it.