Good Things Come in Prosciutto-Wrapped Packages

Remember last summer's melon and prosciutto tapas dish?  Ready for version 2.0?  A monstrous bag of figs from my friend Hannah's tree led me to ricotta, which led me to prosciutto. 

Slice figs in half, spoon ricotta cheese on top.  Sprinkle generously with fresh-cracked pepper and tie it all up with a ribbon of prosciutto.  Enjoy!

Tapas Treats

We had friends over for wine and tapas the other night and I had to share this easy appetizer. Take a fresh melon from the garden or farmer's market for those of us afflicted with Bay Area humidity/powdery mildew, slice up some prosciutto and thread it all onto a toothpick. Viola! A refreshing summertime nibble.
I can't remember the name of the melon I used here. I like my melons to have French-sounding names that I've never heard of before.