How many kids like Fig Newton cookies ? Well as a child they were my favorite. My grandmother would actually send me a box for my birthday. But then again what kid chooses blueberry crumb pie for a birthday cake ? Me.

So now as an adult, having fresh figs is the best. A reminder of great summer days and the better flavors of fresh figs.

A more grown-up version of fig newton cookies Fig And Almond Squares from Cooking Light (September 2006)