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 variety, they can be sweet and winey, honeyed or grassy.Black Mission figs are the smallest — ...
I’ve heard that necessity is the mother of invention, which is definitely true when it comes to speedy meals.When the kids are hungry, they are hungry … no ifs, ands or buts about it.I endeavor to have things pre-made for those “I’m starving” moments, but I don’t always succeed, ...
The end of summer means many things to me: Labor Day barbecues, back-to-school excitement, shorter days and ... loads of tomatoes. Yes, I’m talking tomatoes — cherry tomatoes, to be exact. ItĢƵ the time of year when the garden is lobbing bushels of vegetables at us faster than a tennis ...