Nothing captures summer quite like a jar of homemade fig preserves on the shelf. Making your fig preserves turns a classic favorite into something truly special, letting you savor the rich, natural ...

Fig preserves never met a cheese board they didn’t like. The sweet and oh-so-simple spread pairs well with everything from sharp cheddar to Brie to funky blues, and tastes excellent on sandwiches, too ...

There is a saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” For Rancho Bernardo residents Larry and Michele “Micki” Krupinski, two of their trees had lots and lots of figs, so they made jam. They ...

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