My work participated in the annual Figgy Pudding caroling competition, a benefit for the Pike Market Senior Center and the Downtown Foodbank.  Despite our best vocal efforts, I think we frightened more downtown shoppers than got them to donate.  The mayor donated to us though! 

We sang all of the classics, over and over and over, including  “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” which is what peaked our figgy interest…just what the heck is figgy pudding?  Neither Kevin or I have had it so could not understand why they  insist on getting some figgy pudding and not going until they get some.  I mean, according to the song, you pretty much can’t have a Merry Christmas if you don’t have figgy pudding.

So we made some.

And were not impressed.  It smelled good while baking…but it really doesn’t deserve two whole song verses.

We also made a Fig and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and Fig-Pecan Macaroons which were both pretty tasty.  And we went to Cupcake Royale and tried their Figgy Pudding cupcake, which was much, much, much much, better than what we made. 

In conclusion, we don’t want your figgy pudding.  So don’t bring it right here. 

We do though, [in tune, please] Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!