A few days later.. this was left at my office..
I thought that was so nice..
I have kept them ever since and many a tart recipe has fallen on my lap..one way or another.. I have 4 favorites and they are handwritten..Well maybe 8:) But 4 are handwritten..Here are 2 of them..
Many agents have come and gone..and it's natural.. but I have never forgotten this gentleman's name and he left almost right after..I hope they are well and happy..
I've just never forgotten this:)
Yesterday I made the second one.. halving the measurements on the right..and using even less of butter..I am not quite sure that 1.5 lbs of flour equal 2 cups;) A small error.It should read 3 cups :)It's a typo ..I am sure..
Just a plain delicious crust .. w/ fresh figs and strawberries.. pistachios.. and sugar..
A tiny bit of sugar.. because I did add a slight brushing of melted white chocolate after the first baking of the crust..to seal the crust from the juices of the ripe fresh fruit~
You can serve with ice cream or whipped cream..I also brushed some melted honey ..a touch..as a glaze after baking..
A small thing this little note almost 25 yrs ago.. but nevertheless.. never forgotten~
Handwritten recipes from family and friends are always my favorite. I have a handwritten book of recipes my younger sister wrote out for me when I was first married, thirty years ago. I love seeing her handwriting on those little recipe cards. It makes those recipes taste that much better, I think!
ReplyDeleteThat tart looks amazing, Monique. The next time I see figs in the store, I will purchase them just for this tart. Yum!
Good morning, Monique~
ReplyDeleteThis one really touches my heart. An agent taking the time to do something special, listen to a request and then dropping it by for your enjoyment ~ Kind hearted person, not easy to forget.
I love figs as you know, so I will have to give this one to my husband (he's the baker) to bake for us sometime soon.
Thank you for sharing these special recipes.
xo~Tracie
Perfect! I can just imagine a slice of that tart with a generous dollop of cream-cheese....beautiful photographs :)
ReplyDeleteOh Monique...My grandmother (whom I adored) was a wonderful cook, (Norwegian), and I learned much from her before she died. I have many recipes in her hand and cherish them...I think of her when I make certain dishes and miss her so. They are the best recipes...the hand written ones.
ReplyDeleteI attempted the Sage Cornbread last evening...the smell was heavenly and we both enjoyed it with a roasted chicken and a bottle of Sangria. At dark we gathered with the neighbors and their young children for Smores at the Bonfire...such fun! Have the best weekend my friend, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh-h-h, what a nice story! I'm going to revisit some of those handwritten recipes....after I make yours ;-)
ReplyDeleteDiane
Such a lovely story (and a gorgeous tart!)
ReplyDeleteJ'dore the extra touches you added ~ I've brushed the interior of the crust with melted dark chocolate but never white ~ that's brilliant!
Beautiful post, as always Mme. Magical. xo
OMG, I think this is the best tart I have ever seen in my whole life!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, touching story! :)
ReplyDeleteThat tart is beautiful beyond words. I especially love the figs!
What a heart-warming story. Lovely memories in a beautiful tart!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. I just licked the screen. I did, I did!! This tart looks fabulous! Your pictures are beautiful as always!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll try it..the crust is like a cookie,,w/ fruit on top:) Thank you..
ReplyDeleteThat strawberry and fig tart looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of the pistachios! I love their color and their taste and so beautiful paired with strawberries and figs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind client!
THis looks like a bouquet. I love the colors in this. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI will try this tart. I have been trying all sorts of tart shells this summer to find a favorite. I think I will try yours next.
How nice that person was.