Growing up, the only time I ate figs was when my father brought home a package of Fig Newtons, his favorite grocery store cookies. Occasionally, he would come home, look at me wordlessly and crinkle ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. They're a delicate fruit with a short shelf life, so you'll want to handle them with care and eat them within a few days. To help ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Figs can be a sweet and nutritious addition to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, so why not try adding them to your ...

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.

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.

With peaches and figs in season at the same time their pairing in this buttery pastry topped crumble is perfect. For a variation try the recipes with all figs, figs and nectarines, figs and ...

Fig salsa is a quick and easy way to use fresh figs in the summer. It is great as is or served atop grilled meat, fish or chicken. (Photo by Ann Maloney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) This salsa is ...

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 ...

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 ...