The Power of Chickpeas

Abu el-Heidja has deflowered in one night
Once eighty virgins, and he did not eat or drink between,
Because he surfeited himself with chickpeas,
And had drunk camel's milk with honey mixed.

(Source: The Perfumed Garden of Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Nafzawi.)

Fig Me Up, Fig Me Down!

Fig season will soon be upon us so in anticipation the CC gives you two classics:

Figs with Sea Salt

Slice them thin, and lace with your best sea salt.

Just trust the CC and do it!

Spelt Crackers with Figs, Goat Cheese and Orange-Blossom Honey

First, the spelt cracker recipe.

Layer them in that order. You can also use a classic blue cheese or even brie in a dash. The four different textures and the classic sweet-salty-savory combination is the key to magic of this recipe.

This is one of those miracles of life. Don't miss it!