Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Peppered Honey
Check out this figgin’ awesome recipe by Love and Olive Oil. We promise it is super easy and the best combination of flavors you can imagine - we love the “surprising peppered honey”. Plus all ingredients can be found at the farmers market! Pick up some goat cheese from G&M Goat Farm or Brown Hat Dairy and some spring harvest honey from Powers BeeKeepers! Don’t forget to lick the spoon!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 fresh figs
- 1/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese
Directions
Combine honey and pepper in a small pitcher; stir to blend. Starting at the stem end, cut each fig into quarters, stopping 1/2 inch from the bottom to leave the base intact. Gently press figs open. Spoon 1 teaspoon cheese into the center of each. Arrange figs on platter; drizzle with peppered honey.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.