George Shirley wrote:
> James Silverton wrote:
>> Hello All!
>>
>> I may have asked this before and, if so, I apologise but how many
>> people agree with me that dried figs are much superior to fresh ones?
>> I do know 2 or 3 people who agree with me.
>>
> I don't fully agree as some varieties of fig are nicer to eat fresh than
> others. Dehydrating a fruit generally concentrates the flavor, hence
> tasting better than fresh.

For me, sweeter isn't necessarily better. In fact, I prefer fresh fruit
to dried in all but two cases -- I dislike plums and papayas when
they're fresh, but I like the dried fruits fine.

Serene

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