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Title: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2012, 04:24:56 am: Although this can be served with a Cheese Board at any time of the year, it seems to appear only at Christmas time. I bought a roll,( $13 ) to taste and then searched the Web for recipes. This is my interpretation. And was it easy in the TMX. I couldn't believe it. It is important to use the best, freshest Walnuts you can buy. You will make 4 logs for the price of 1.

400g dried figs.
300g walnuts , OR 200g walnuts and 100 g of pistachios. Hand chopped, not too small.
300g liquid, made up of 5 mls vanilla Extract
   20 mls Brandy
   20 mls lemon juice
   70 mls of Honey
   185 mls of water
   1 teaspoon of mixed spices and a pinch of salt.

Method
Remove the hard stalk from Figs and cut in half. Turbo several times into small pieces and set aside. No need to wash bowl.
Add liquid ingredients to bowl, cook 10 mins/ Varoma /speed 1.
Allow to cool 10 minutes, then add Figs back into bowl.
Stand in bowl with lid off and cool.
When cool , add chopped nuts and mix 3 seconds on REVERSE.
Divide into 4 portions and roll into logs 12 cm long and 4 1/2 cm in diameter.
Store in fridge to set up.

The logs are easily rolled in glad wrap. It is necessary to firmly form the rounds with your hands.
If kept i the freezer they are easier to cut into neat rounds,
They are also best made 1 moth before needed so that the figs can absorb all the liquid and the flavours can blend.
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Post by: goldfish on December 02, 2012, 04:32:30 am: This looks absolutely wonderful!! Thank you! I guess the problem now is to find really fresh walnuts - but would really like to try this for Christmas! :D
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Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2012, 05:29:51 am: Goldfish, this tastes really fab. A bit difficult to slice so I have stuck it in the freezer. Martha Stewart wrapped hers in rice paper as I suspect she had the same problem. Mind you Mine was only 1 hour old when I had to have a taste. The Walnuts were from the Farmers market in Kyneton. Boonderoo Company. With walnuts, I now try before I buy.
It is a very easy recipe.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 02, 2012, 05:54:54 am: Oh yum. Sounds wonderful. Now a big fan of dried figs. Didn't do much with the first batch from the bulk order, we just ate them as they were :-))
May I ask, did you use the commercial mixed spice or did you make up your own mix? Thanks :)
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Post by: Wonder on December 02, 2012, 06:25:24 am: Thanks for this recipe I'm definitely going to try it. We used to have something similar when we were kids but it also had ginger in it. I might try half with and half without.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2012, 06:27:17 am: Djinn ! I make my own spice mix. Quatre Epices, and use it in any recipe , savory or sweet, that calls for a mix of spices.
10 g of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and 20 g. White pepper. The recipe is from Mark Best, adapted for the TMX. It is a beauty.
Maggie Beer has a terrific recipe for a type of Pav, with dried figs.

Wonder, that would be very nice. I would use preserved ginger.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 02, 2012, 07:14:52 am: On yum chookie... Thx
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Post by: djinni373 on December 02, 2012, 09:23:06 am: Thank you Chookie :-* I had missed the Quatre Epices recipe but I have it now ;D
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Post by: Wonder on December 02, 2012, 09:59:43 am: Chookie it's preserved ginger that I remember. I have some in the cupboard so will give it a try.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 02, 2012, 10:48:15 am: Your a star Chookie sharing your recipes with us :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2012, 11:27:42 am: Chookie I am definitely going to make this. I bought a fig and walnut roll in Hahdorf and promptly ate all of it over a few days. DH didn't even get a taste. Thank you.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2012, 07:53:43 pm: Cookie, I paid $13 for the one I bought. Couldn't believe how expensive it was.
For those who make this, don't use the softened figs as the figs need to soak up the liquid in the recipe.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: fundj&e on December 02, 2012, 08:32:27 pm: thanks ACW i was going to buy soft figs ;D
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2012, 11:38:29 pm: Uni, even the dried ones have different amounts of moisture. I opened another packet today and they weremore moist than what I used yesterday, so will cut the water back to 100 mls.
The logs i froze last night didn't set hard and were good for slicing.
I was wondering if the mix may also be rolled in balls.
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Post by: JulieO on December 03, 2012, 12:10:37 pm: Sounds delicious Chookie, thank you. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2012, 06:52:21 am: I have just made these. Naturally I am tasting as I go. Oh Chookie, you have done these perfectly. Thank you. Here is the photo before I roll them into the cylinders. I could have cut my walnuts up a bit more but that will be for next time.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/y2ejy7us.jpg)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 15, 2012, 03:11:38 am: Cookie, I keep mine in the freezer. I am taking some out for dinner tonight, to add to cheese board. If you think the mix is too moist, you could add some ground almonds.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2012, 05:38:29 am: Thanks. It is in the freezer, mainly so that I will forget about it. ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 15, 2012, 06:21:55 am: Cookie, don't fool yourself, it is very nice frozen.
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Post by: Wonder on December 15, 2012, 07:02:12 am: Chookie, do you need to wait the month? I was thinking of making some for Dad for Christmas but hadn't noticed the waiting time.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2012, 09:12:21 am: Quote from: achookwoman on December 15, 2012, 06:21:55 am
Cookie, don't fool yourself, it is very nice frozen.

Don't tell me this Chookie. :) :)
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 15, 2012, 09:50:33 am: Quote from: achookwoman on December 15, 2012, 06:21:55 am
Cookie, don't fool yourself, it is very nice frozen.
Quote from: cookie1 on December 15, 2012, 09:12:21 am
Quote from: achookwoman on December 15, 2012, 06:21:55 am
Cookie, don't fool yourself, it is very nice frozen.

Don't tell me this Chookie. :) :)
:D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on December 15, 2012, 09:27:05 pm: Don't need to wait the month. Took some to a party last night and they loved it. I thought it was a bit soft but this didn't stop people tucking in and coming back for more.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: Wonder on December 15, 2012, 09:45:30 pm: Thanks Chookie I'm getting the ingredients today so I guess it will have a week to rest.
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Post by: Wonder on December 22, 2012, 07:28:03 pm: Made these yesterday but added some preserved ginger with the figs and also added chocolate chips in while the mixture was still warm. It's tastes amazing and while I don't think it would suit a cheese platter I think my Dad will love it. I also wrapped them in rice paper.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/23/vu2u8aje.jpg)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 22, 2012, 07:35:57 pm: Wonder, love your additions. Hope your Dad likes it.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 23, 2012, 11:57:06 am: I took some out the other night with the salted caramel fudge and they were both very popular.
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Post by: maddy on December 23, 2012, 12:28:16 pm: Made these today, and can't wait to taste tomorrow :)
I rolled each log log in crushed pistachios....will post a pic tomorrow.....so simple, and a lovely addition to a cheese board.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on December 23, 2012, 07:23:45 pm: Maddy, that's a good idea.
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Post by: Wonder on December 23, 2012, 10:31:38 pm: That's a great idea Maddy, I don't really like the look of the rice paper and think Dad will turn his nose up at that so I might unwrap and roll in crushed walnuts. It's very decadent with the addition of the chocolate and touch a hint of ginger.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: maddy on December 24, 2012, 08:19:13 am: Yum Chookie....very nice indeed!

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/800ded2a33eee227621d8c6a272e1e38.jpg)

thanks so much for the conversion :-*
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on February 05, 2013, 11:20:43 am: Hi ACW. Do you think this would work with fresh figs???? I have a while bowl to use they are the green ones Adriatic figs I believe is the variety
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2013, 11:30:20 am: GHM, I don't think so. Too much liquid.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: maddy on February 05, 2013, 09:48:05 pm: Chookie....I think the flavour really does improve over time :)
I made up a cheese board over weekend, and it was Scrummy, it's been in the freezer since Dec.
These logs really do taste like Christmas :-*
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Post by: fundj&e on February 05, 2013, 10:03:55 pm: maddy what brand of figs did u buy ? thanks
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Post by: maddy on February 05, 2013, 10:11:44 pm: Uni, it was from Woolies (couldn't even find dried figs at Coles)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/ed4a45fe3fce0413705a584ee6f61091.jpg)

.....and I rolled the logs in extra finely chopped pistachios before freezing.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: fundj&e on February 05, 2013, 10:49:49 pm: Quote from: maddy on February 05, 2013, 10:11:44 pm
Uni, it was from Woolies (couldn't even find dried figs at Coles)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/ed4a45fe3fce0413705a584ee6f61091.jpg)

.....and I rolled the logs in extra finely chopped pistachios before freezing.

thanks Maddy

same here, coles or iga dont stock them in my area
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2013, 10:53:02 pm: Your rolls look so moist and delicious maddy - makes you want to reach out and take a piece.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2013, 11:59:13 pm: Maddy's certainly looks good. Also like her idea of rolling in pistachio nuts.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2013, 11:53:35 am: That reminds me I still have one in the freezer. :) :)
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Post by: fundj&e on February 08, 2013, 06:35:47 am: taste testing soon ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 08, 2013, 07:19:37 am: Uni, looks good. ;D
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Post by: Emme on February 13, 2013, 06:37:54 am: This is a great recipe, only made half as I did not have enough figs. Did not last long enough to stay in the freezer. ;) :D ;D

Marie
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2013, 12:01:36 pm: I know the feeling.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2013, 08:08:10 pm: Quote from: Emme on February 13, 2013, 06:37:54 am
This is a great recipe, only made half as I did not have enough figs. Did not last long enough to stay in the freezer. ;) :D ;D

Marie

That is a shame. It is so handy to have in the freezer.
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: Emme on February 13, 2013, 08:37:12 pm: Chookie, I did buy more figs yesterday so another batch on the way and this time will put some in the freezer ;) ;D Promise!!

Marie
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Post by: djinni373 on February 14, 2013, 10:09:56 pm: Thanks for this ACW. Looks great. Another thing to do with with dried figs. I now buy them in bulk ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 14, 2013, 10:47:02 pm: Quote from: djinni373 on February 14, 2013, 10:09:56 pm
Thanks for this ACW. Looks great. Another thing to do with with dried figs. I now buy them in bulk ;D

I buy mine in Bulk also, djinni. Maggie Beer has a great pav type recipe with dried Figs. Also use them in the Mustard Fruits recipe. Posted.
PS , love your Motto. Is this the lady who wrote 'Diet For a Small Planet'?
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Post by: djinni373 on February 16, 2013, 10:04:18 am: Quote from: achookwoman on February 14, 2013, 10:47:02 pm
Quote from: djinni373 on February 14, 2013, 10:09:56 pm
Thanks for this ACW. Looks great. Another thing to do with with dried figs. I now buy them in bulk ;D

I buy mine in Bulk also, djinni. Maggie Beer has a great pav type recipe with dried Figs. Also use them in the Mustard Fruits recipe. Posted.
PS , love your Motto. Is this the lady who wrote 'Diet For a Small Planet'?
Yes thank you I have both those recipes in my "to try" list which has grown to scary proportions :D
Thanks too for the comment about my signature. It is something I am very interested in.
I believe Francis Lappe who wrote Diet for a Small Planet is Anna Lappe's mother. Anna Lappe is an established author and speaker in her own right. You know of them? I have only come across them recently and I have ordered a couple of their books to read.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2013, 10:43:18 am: During my 'alternative' phase, I was very interested in the food combination theory put forward in this book. The theory was that you had to eat the right combination of whole grains etc., in the one meal,to get maximum health benefits from what you were eating. This has been proved now not to be true. However I made meals such a Hunza pie, based on this theory. The family have NEVER let me forget this. I still have a copy of 'Diet for a Small Planet' and gave each of my children a copy. I don't think they have looked at it. DIL thinks it a real hoot that I was a hippy, wore Kaftans and Indian Cotton shirts etc. She sees me as ultra conservative, if she only knew. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2013, 11:41:05 am: That's how you should have dressed for the WA retreat dress up day Chookie ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 17, 2013, 01:02:10 am: Quote from: judydawn on February 16, 2013, 11:41:05 am
That's how you should have dressed for the WA retreat dress up day Chookie ;D

Judy, don't still have any of the gear.
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2013, 04:48:02 am: Have you got any photos of the old days Chookie, if so take a snap of one and show and tell. ;D ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 17, 2013, 08:24:52 am: Judy, you are a bad bad girl.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2013, 08:57:15 am: Chookie you would have made a beautiful hippie. Did you have a Kombi, we did!
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Post by: achookwoman on February 17, 2013, 10:44:19 am: Cookie, do you think a VW beetle would do?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2013, 08:37:22 am: Yes of course it will. :-*
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on February 21, 2013, 07:32:21 am: I wanted to make this tonight for eating tomorrow, but I just read best made a month before. Has anyone tried making it then eating it after a few hours or overnight in the fridge?
Title: Re: Fig and Walnut Roll.
Post by: achookwoman on February 21, 2013, 10:07:59 am: Quote from: Greyhoundmum on February 21, 2013, 07:32:21 am
I wanted to make this tonight for eating tomorrow, but I just read best made a month before. Has anyone tried making it then eating it after a few hours or overnight in the fridge?

Yes me!!!! A bit soft but still tastes great.
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Post by: maddy on February 21, 2013, 10:13:34 am: It will be fine GHM....I would still pop it in the freezer, as its easier to cut it up from frozen....it softens quickly.
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Post by: fundj&e on October 20, 2013, 04:17:41 am: after about 9 months in the freezer i should report it is still fantastic, my dinner guests love it
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 20, 2013, 09:46:30 am: Thanks for bumping the recipe Uni :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2013, 12:17:44 pm: OMG I still have one in the freezer from last year too. Thanks for the reminder Uni.
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Post by: Emme on October 22, 2013, 10:02:02 am: Thank you, I now know what I bought the two packets of figs for. Been wondering that for weeks :-)) ???
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Post by: fundj&e on October 22, 2013, 10:42:52 am: i have 1/2 kg of ricotta in the fridge and i don't remember y i bought it. no not for gnocchi it was something deep fried :-))
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Post by: achookwoman on October 22, 2013, 10:08:48 pm: Emme, Maggie Beer has a brown sug. Pav with dried figs in it. Very nice.
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Post by: Emme on October 23, 2013, 12:53:41 am: Thanks Chookie, have found a recipe on Maggie's site for brown sugar pav. but that does not mention dried figs. Will keep searching.
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Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2013, 12:59:35 am: Here it is Marie. http://crapkraftdinner.com/2010/06/maggie-beers-fig-walnut-meringue/
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Post by: Emme on October 23, 2013, 01:35:45 am: Judy you are amazing :-* :-*

Thank you so much
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Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2013, 01:43:19 am: My pleasure Marie :-* :-*
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Post by: KarenH on December 13, 2013, 08:48:24 am: Bumping this recipe for Christmas gifts or hampers ……

Gayle and ACW, where do you buy your bulk dried figs from?
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Post by: fundj&e on December 13, 2013, 08:53:58 am: freezers well 2 ;D
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Post by: djinni373 on December 13, 2013, 12:29:22 pm: I buy organic dried figs and a whole lot more ;D from here (http://www.goodness.com.au/) Karen. A group of us buy in bulk and then divide it up. Works out much cheaper than anywhere else (that I know of around Sydney) and the quality is always good.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2013, 08:10:02 pm: Quote from: KarenH on December 13, 2013, 08:48:24 am
Bumping this recipe for Christmas gifts or hampers ……

Gayle and ACW, where do you buy your bulk dried figs from?

I buy my seeds, fruit and nuts from Rays Nuts , in Hall St Moonee Ponds. They are fresh and cheap.
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Post by: fundj&e on July 09, 2014, 05:55:52 am: i just found this Fig and Walnut roll in the freezer its been there since 8 Feb 2013 it looks just like the day i made and the taste is fantastic
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2014, 07:00:41 am: We ate the one I found in the freezer. :'(. It is good to know that they last well Uni. Thanks.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 09, 2014, 08:32:13 am: Quote from: fundj&e on July 09, 2014, 05:55:52 am
i just found this Fig and Walnut roll in the freezer its been there since 8 Feb 2013 it looks just like the day i made and the taste is fantastic
What a great find Uni :D
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2014, 08:32:55 am: The Walnut lady at the Farmers Market sells this for $9 a small roll.
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Post by: fundj&e on July 09, 2014, 08:59:33 am: i know CC ;D having some with blue vein cheese yum

i should make some and start selling them at the market ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2014, 10:37:13 am: Quote from: fundj&e on July 09, 2014, 08:59:33 am
i know CC ;D having some with blue vein cheese yum

i should make some and start selling them at the market ;D
Please do, Uni. It would be better.