To suit the dish with which pickles are to be served, use these herb combinations: +------------------------------------------------------------------+ Turkey or Fowl:
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce and 1/2 tsp. marjoram; -OR-
1/2 tsp. tabasco sauce and 1/2 tsp. sweet basil +------------------------------------------------------------------+ Pierce each fig with a fork. Place in saucepan with remaining ingredients. Cover tightly and simmer for about 40 minutes or until figs appear to be slightly transparent. Add a little water if needed. NOTE: Herbs are potent. Use them with a light hand and adjust amounts to suit taste. Any dish using herbs is stronger in flavor the second day, so take it easy! Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias