Only we happy people who live in regions where the fig tree grows know the luscious texture and flavor of a tree-ripened fresh fig. That’s because tree-ripened figs are supremely perishable as soon as ...

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.

I’m a sucker for any fancy jam — especially fig jam, which has a way of making everything from basic toast to charcuterie boards feel extra special. So as soon as fresh figs show up at the market, I’m ...

The availability of fresh figs, as opposed to dried ones, has increased lately. From left are a sliced Brown Turkey fig, Brown Turkey fig, Sierra fig, Tiger fig and Black Mission fig. Silvia Flores ...

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 ...

There is a magical window of time when fresh figs are abundant, and now is the time. Soft and fragrant, fresh figs are oh-so-ethereal to eat. Their flavor is delicate yet nuanced. Depending on the ...

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, ...

Ripe figs almost melt in their soft skins. Luscious and sweet, Fresh Fig Spread can be spooned over Almond Butter on a slice of whole-grain bread for a lovely breakfast or snack. High in protein and ...

Though fresh figs are so utterly compelling raw, there are times you want to dress them up a little. Generally speaking, the less you do the better. One of the best things to do with figs is to pair ...

When cookbook author and columnist Marie Simmons moved from New York to California, she felt as if she had gone to fig heaven. "It was unbelievable. I'd never seen so many figs," she recalled about ...

In 2006, I pulled over to the side of the bike path in Mill Valley and filled a bag with figs picked from a favorite tree. At home, I broke the big black sticky fruits apart and added them to a batch ...