Nice! My wife does the same around Santa Monica, and I experience similarly mixed feelings.

Aug 16, 2021,06:12 AM
 

Sometime she even rings a stranger's doorbell and asks for permission to pick fruit that is not in the public domain. That usually works out for the landowner, as she (my wife) is very generous with the resulting pie, jam, etc.

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Cazalea’s Garden Gleaning

 
 By: cazalea : August 15th, 2021-22:10
“Gleaning” means finding fresh fruit and veg from plants that are on public land or hanging over a fence onto public areas… my wife is an expert on gleaning, and so are some friends. I’m too embarrassed to do it with a clear conscience, and often feel lik...  

Fresh figs ! …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : August 15th, 2021-22:25
Absolutely delicious. Have you tried making Honey Balsamic Fig Jam ? INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh figs, diced1/4 c. honey 2 tbsp. water 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar Combine figs, honey, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring mixtur... 

Converted to fruit & cheese plate

 
 By: cazalea : August 16th, 2021-01:51
Capt Scarlet, we will harvest a few more figs tomorrow and make that jam! ...  

Heavenly!

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 16th, 2021-03:56

Nice! My wife does the same around Santa Monica, and I experience similarly mixed feelings.

 
 By: mkvc : August 16th, 2021-06:12
Sometime she even rings a stranger's doorbell and asks for permission to pick fruit that is not in the public domain. That usually works out for the landowner, as she (my wife) is very generous with the resulting pie, jam, etc.

Goodness, someone knows how to live!

 
 By: patrick_y : August 16th, 2021-18:31
I like figs too!