Foraged Figs for Lunch
Now is the time to pick wild figs in Provence. White and violet figs alike are ripe on the wild ‘figuier’ trees that grow anywhere close to water sources here in Provence. I’m always amazed how these resistant (almost invasive) trees can root themselves between rocks and grow 30 feet tall. Last year, I’m assuming due to the abnormal amount of rain we experienced, the fruit on the wild varieties didn’t ripen. This year, there’s an abundance. You may need a ladder to get to the fruits of wild specimens as they can grow quite tall….
