Comments on: Shock and Ossify: Raw Fig and Cherry Bars

By: Ricki

Ricki — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:16:05 +0000

Heather, that could be it, or it could be the age of the figs. They have to be soft. My “dough” looks crumbly in the processor but does stick together when pinched with the fingers. . . if yours is too dry, you can always add a tablespoon or two of water to the mix, until it’s moist enough to stick together. I also have to pack it very firmly in the pan for it to stick together after being refrigerated. Hope you managed with them in the end, either way!

By: Heather J

Heather J — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:47:49 +0000

Hi Ricki,

I made these last night. I halved the recipe and planned roll it into balls for bite sized snacks instead of bars. I found the mixture very crumbly and it almost didn’t stick together. I added 1-2 tbsp more agave and it held together a bit better, though I doubt they would hold up as bars. Maybe it was because I used black mission figs instead of the Turkish ones you mentioned in a comment above? Anyway, just wanted to add this little note

By: Amie Sue

Amie Sue — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:35:46 +0000

Hello there, I have a quiet little raw food blog that i do for friends and family. Would you mind if I posted your picture and recipe of these bars on it? I will put a link to your site, giving you the credit. Please email me and let me know.

Thanks

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:25:02 +0000

I know this is from a long time ago, but just to say that I’m really sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It’s terrifying. I also suffer from osteopoaenia and I am only 18. These bars look good – do you have any more of the nutritional breakdown, such as calories and fat? I know I should be more worried about the calcium, but I can’t bring myself to eat many nuts, seeds and oils due to the fat content.

Best wishes, hope you manage to reverse it – it can be done!

By: Ricki

Ricki — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:15:22 +0000

Hi Blank Name,

Hope you come back to read this! I used organic Turkish figs for my squares. They’re the bigger, fatter, slightly softer ones.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:11:28 +0000

Hi,
I was wondering what kind of dried figs you used in this recipe, it looks great I cant wait to try it.

By: Jon M

Jon M — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:14:35 +0000

Hello. This is in response to your physical condition that you stated which may lead to osteoporosis. I may have some help for your condition. I have done a lot of research on my own health issues, and in the process have researched the possible causes of other degenerative diseases and conditions. Take heart. Please read the book about “Water” ISBN: 0446690740 and read pp 213-218. Coffee, tea and carbonated beverages remove water from our system, and most people don’t drink enough water. Thank you for the raw bars recipe.

By: Green Gourmet Giraffe » Blog Archive » Who gives a fig about dried cherries?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:58:02 +0000

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By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:16:17 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story, and this excellent recipe! I love the way you came up with a beautiful, healthy, nutritious treat – from a not-so-great diagnosis (and out of dietary necessity): creative and positive.

(Thanks for your comment on my blog! Wonderful to meet another Canadian healthy baker )

By: lea

lea — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:01:10 +0000

Wow! I screwed these up and they were still amazing. Had no agave so subbed maple syrup- I know, not raw. Only had one lemon so I added a splash of lemon juice. Then Vitamix decided they were too thick and gave up. So I finished kneading in the cherries by hand (whole)and some of the figs were still in large chunks. Thank you for such a great recipe!