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 ...

This goat cheese and fig tart combines creamy, tangy flavors with natural sweetness in a flaky crust. Easy to make yet elegant enough for entertaining.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

I wait impatiently all summer for mid-August to arrive for one reason: fresh figs. Sometimes purple, sometimes chartreuse or yellow, the fruit is in season for just a few weeks. Before we know it, ...

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 ...