Here's how to tell when figs are ripe so you can time your harvest perfectly. Unlike other types of fruit, figs don’t ripen ...

Stunningly beautiful and profoundly political, Ripe Figs by Yasmin Khan is a cookbook to savour – and we have three recipes to share here. Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. What comes to mind when you ...

When buying figs, it's worth noting that they do not ripen after picking, so choose the ripest fruits you can. Look for figs with rich colouring, and those that are plump and yield slightly to ...

Discover the unique relationship between fig trees and fig wasps, showcasing a fascinating example of co-evolution in nature.

Although I'd usually serve three figs per person, this is such a rich filling you only need two. It's better to use slightly under-ripe figs - they can withstand the cooking more easily.

A tell-tale sign that figs are ready to pick is when the ripening figs droop on their branches. To harvest, grasp a ripe fig in one hand and the supporting tree branch in the other, and gently ...

Pairing with Goat Cheese & Figs: A Perfect Match –Quick Tip What type of wine would you pair with tangy baked goat cheese and sweet ripe figs? This delicious dish is from Chef Gayle Pirie of Foreign ...

Serve thin slices of bread with cheese, or toast thick slices and serve with fresh figs, bananas or honey. Gently wash and drain slightly under-ripe figs with the stems attached. In a mortar and ...