The poor fig. Though undoubtedly one of our favorite fruits as children, at least in its dried form (who was not brought up on fig newtons?), it is suddenly consigned to oblivion by the time we`ve ...

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 ...

Figs have been a staple in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, adding a unique flavor and texture to a variety of dishes ...

Michael Chiarello, chef and owner of Napa Valley restaurant Bottega, serves up a delicious Italian-inspired meal featuring figs and pancetta, burrata caprese and crispy potato gnocchi. Grilled figs ...

Several weeks ago, my wife, Ann, and I drove to Tacoma to have dinner and catch a movie. We dined at Primo Grill, and among other fine fare we sampled the appetizer special of the evening -- grilled ...

Figs, one of the oldest cultivated fruits, have been a cherished part of human diets for thousands of years. Native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, figs are not only delicious but also ...

Here's the challenge. Create a daily spa menu with 1,000-1,200 calories. Do not use refined sugar or salt. Use fresh fruit, vegetables, low-fat animal proteins, fish and whole grains. That's how chef ...

Fresh figs are naturally sweet and delicious, but roasting them with honey takes them to another level. The heat caramelizes the honey and intensifies the figs’ jammy flavor, creating a simple yet ...

From left, a sliced Brown Turkey Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, Sierra Fig, Tiger Fig and Black Mission Fig. One of the oldest fruits to be harvested in the San Joaquin Valley, figs remain in demand by chefs, ...

As an expatriate Southerner, I’m always happy to meet someone who also was raised in the South, the more rural the better. Conversation quickly shifts to food. Did you have purple hull peas? How did ...