a cooking school in Brooklyn, NY. Except for the stems, figs can be consumed whole. "Fresh figs can be eaten raw and whole—skins and seeds included!" says Regan DeBenedetto, director of ...

Fresh figs are ones of the treasures to seek out at late summer markets. Here are the ones to look for, and how to cook with them. Come late summer, you'll find figs at farmers markets and grocery ...

Dried figs are readily available all year round. Fresh figs have an extremely short shelf life. Thin-skinned and easily bruised, they need careful handling and should be wrapped in tissue for travel.

Fresh figs and soft cheese are a special combo. Add some grilled bacon and use to fill a chunk of warm French bread and you have a very memorable lunch. Cut a chunk of warm French bread and spread ...