Picking up a basket of fresh figs never ceases to feel like a treat. They have a sweet, honeyed fragrance and soft, jammy texture, which make them a lovely snack on their own, yet it's quite easy to ...

Figs can be a sweet and nutritious addition to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, so why not try adding them to your routine while they're in season? From salads and sandwiches to easy pastries ...

Fig jams and preserves are easy to make and a great way to use up the summer harvest. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) I was inspired by Dennis Bickham of Zachary, who shared his ...

A ripe fig is a joyous thing. The multitude of tiny seeds in its interior make a jolly crunch when molars grind the tiny gems. Each noisy bit blends with the honeyed notes of the surrounding flesh.

Ice cream made with caramelized and fresh figs. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) If your fig tree is filled with ripe fruit, why not make fig ice cream. We used a modified version ...

FRESNO, Calif. — Get ready for the full fig season. With the arrival of Calimyrna figs in early-to-mid July, lovers of this ancient fruit finally get the full array of what California has to offer.

Nothing captures summer quite like a jar of homemade fig preserves on the shelf. Making your fig preserves turns a classic favorite into something truly special, letting you savor the rich, natural ...

Think back for a moment to earlier this year when we all agreed that we would try to accentuate local and seasonal products in this space. That was an easy pledge to make back in January, when ...

What’s in season: Fig season is short, appearing for just a few weeks during the hot summer months. While there are many varieties of figs, the fruit — actually, a fig is an inverted flower — can be ...