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Figs to the Rescue

These dried fruits offer a sweet, versatile change of pace.

By Sheryl Julian and Julie Riven

April 23, 2006

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I n this in-between season - when we start to tire of winter's earthy roots but the region's own fresh vegetables are a long way off - we need a change of tempo. Recently, we found an unexpected little fillip in the form of dried Turkish figs. These ancient fruits, with their squat teardrop shape, turn up on Mediterranean menus ... (Full article: 1097 words)