tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048938343275826850.post13068909518558787..comments2024-03-20T10:15:02.873+02:00Comments on Bob's Three Month Cretan Adventure: GUESS THE NAME OF THE FRUITBob (Bobby)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00432946935091656830noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048938343275826850.post-15775816699120680762009-08-14T23:37:01.550+03:002009-08-14T23:37:01.550+03:00figs!!!figs!!!Susan Millettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048938343275826850.post-59068289697447522362009-08-14T06:29:28.754+03:002009-08-14T06:29:28.754+03:00Figs it is.Have 2 trees in the back yard and the w...Figs it is.Have 2 trees in the back yard and the wife's family on Crete have many.machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958533634548050670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048938343275826850.post-9484878929886658182009-08-14T03:58:55.399+03:002009-08-14T03:58:55.399+03:00Definitely a fig. And yes, there is a laxative ef...Definitely a fig. And yes, there is a laxative effect. My grandfather used to eat dried figs for just that purpose.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586258077083674247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048938343275826850.post-21044710377773277572009-08-14T00:10:31.189+03:002009-08-14T00:10:31.189+03:00I think I can help you here Bob. This is a Syka. ...I think I can help you here Bob. This is a Syka. These are totally harmless unless eaten.<br /> Raki will hold back the effects for about three days. Then you will probably have to find another apartment.<br />Regards,<br />Fred E.Steve G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01721975468046822292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048938343275826850.post-47429843337042373562009-08-13T23:19:40.657+03:002009-08-13T23:19:40.657+03:00The look like Fig Newton "innards" to me...The look like Fig Newton "innards" to me. <br />From Wikipedia: Figs and health<br />Figs are one of the highest plant sources of calcium and fiber. According to USDA data for the Mission variety, dried figs are richest in fiber, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and vitamin K, relative to human needs. They have smaller amounts of many other nutrients. Figs have a laxative effect and contain many antioxidants. They are good source of flavonoids and polyphenols. In one study, a 40-gram portion of dried figs (two medium size figs) produced a significant increase in plasma antioxidant capacity........And good for you too....Enjoy<br />Bill "Hair" SimmonsUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598880264557786983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048938343275826850.post-65943415664508407332009-08-13T23:18:51.836+03:002009-08-13T23:18:51.836+03:00And if it is a fig, definite laxative effect. ;-)And if it is a fig, definite laxative effect. ;-)Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048938343275826850.post-24518008178372338802009-08-13T23:16:12.808+03:002009-08-13T23:16:12.808+03:00Fig????Fig????Petenoreply@blogger.com