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.

The elusive fresh fig is at the height of its summer season, its cushion-soft, honey-sweet flesh primed to shine in a salad or on a cheese plate, equally appetizing whether paired with meats or ...

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.

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. Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food ...

If you're looking for a simple yet delicious way to use up your fresh figs, this extra moist Fresh Fig Cake Recipe is exactly what you need. It’s easy to make, packed with natural flavors, and works ...

Tree-ripened figs are delicious, delicate and don’t travel well, so are best enjoyed where they grow. Only we happy people who live in regions where the fig tree grows know the luscious texture and ...

The Brown Turkey fig tree (Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’) is a popular fruit tree prized for its sweet, mild figs and adaptability to West Texas. Native to the Mediterranean, this variety thrives in ...

I love fresh figs. Is there a variety that will grow here? I live on the Redlands close to Riggs Hill. — Ellin I am so on board with you about fresh figs. It's surprising how few people have tried one ...