T’is the season, and I’m sure at least some readers have sung ‘We Wish you a Merry Christmas’ in the past few days, which includes the line “now bring us some figgy pudding.’
This seasonal pudding dates back to 16th century England, and was a mixture of custard, croutons and mashed figs. (There are lots of recipes on-line.)
One of the great things about living in Hays County is that we are able to grow fig trees quite easily, and so in the future, if you want to make a figgy pudding with home-grown figs in it, it is very possible! Our winters are mild and our rainfall adequate for them. (Extra watering is needed during periods of prolonged drought.)
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