Line the rack with a layer of cheesecloth before setting the figs on top, cut side up. 1  Don't try to dry the figs on a solid sheet. 2  In order to dry properly, they need airflow from below and above. 3  Use a double layer of cheesecloth if you have a rack with very large holes. To add sweetness to your figs before drying, dissolve 1 cup (236 ml) of sugar into 3 cups (709 ml) of water and bring it to a boil. 2  Add the figs to the water and sugar mixture and allow them simmer for approximately 10 minutes. 3  Remove the figs from the water and then follow the steps for sun or oven drying.
Connective Tissues Connective tissue is the most diverse of the four tissue types. The cells of connective tissue are found in a non-cellular matrix. Connective tissue can be found either con-necting, supporting, or surrounding other tissue types. The types of connective tissue that you will observe include
Bone connective tissue provides structure and support, adipose (or fat) connective tissue insulates and provides energy, and blood connective tissue distributes oxygen to our tissues and removes carbon dioxide. Another integral type of connective tissue is cartilage. The main structural components of our bodies are bone, muscle, and cartilage. Bones are rigid, while muscles bend, stretch, and are flexible. Cartilage connective tissue is the perfect halfway point between these other tissues.