FIGS. I love them. The last of the figs are at the market and my fig tree is exhausted. All of this  as I am thinking about more ways to use them. Charlotte Moss recently posted her thoughts on figs and I loved the pictures of figs she posted. Her blog is one of the most beautiful. The photos are amazing.

http://charlottemoss.com/tete-a-tete/

Here are some from my Mother's garden that she sent to me. They were delicious.

Then there are recipes you want to try with figs. I made this one for dinner last night. Delicious.
Mine was just as lovely. However I dressed mine with a mustard vinaigrette. Yummy is all I can say.
http://foodandspice.blogspot.com/2012/06/fig-salad-with-fresh-basil-arugula-goat.html

I might try this one:
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2012/05/fig-and-goat-cheese-pizza-with-arugula
I think this pizza looks yummy.

Which brings me to pizza. I want to try a grilled pizza this weekend. With a long weekend there are more opportunities to try a few more items on the grill.
I am hoping to grill some shrimp this weekend.  I was surfing at lunch and saw this recipe which I think looks easy but tasty.
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/shrimp-and-lemon-skewers-with-feta-dill-sauce

Well, the weekend awaits. I'll report back next week.
Happy Labor Day. 
Have yourself a White party to close out the summer. I may.