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 ...

Few fruits arouse as much expectation as figs: sweet, fleshy, with that delicate skin that seems to hide a treasure. But the illusion is short-lived. As soon as they enter the house, they begin to ...