Showing posts with label fig newtons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fig newtons. Show all posts

Friday, September 13, 2013

Gettin' Figgy Wit It



I've been prep, prep, prepping for tonight's Greek themed catering gig. Figs are in season and a staple in Greek cuisine. So, for a sweet ending, I decided to make Fig Newtons from scratch. Oh yeah, gettin' figgy wit it. Sorry, I just had to.  Stay tuned... I'll have photos from all the delicious fun!

Making the Fig Preserves which is the filling




 

The Obesity Epidemic is REAL!

The evidence of an epidemic is everywhere.

· Two-thirds, more than 190 million Americans are
overweight or obese.

· Obesity-related diseases are a $147 billion dollar
medical burden every year.

· Childhood obesity has tripled in the last thirty years


Source: CBS News