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Fig Skewers Recipe With Bacon & Jalapeño For National Fig Week

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[1] Scrumptious bites: a medley of flavors and textures (photos #1 and #2 © California Fig Commission). [2] Dried figs are delicious snacking right from the bowl. Enjoy them with a piece of cheese, too. [3] Uncured bacon, free of added sugar and nitrates (photo © Butcher Box). [4] Fontina cheese is made in the…
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Delicious Food Fun: A Mezze Buffet With Beverage Pairings

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Updated August 2026 Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers*, and an all-American cookout is traditionally on the menu? But what if you decided instead to observe the cuisine of laborers elsewhere? Most of us have a Labor Day grilling routine. We decided to try a different grilling menu, focusing…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Eat More Vegetables? Grill Them On Skewers!

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If you have vegetable-resistant family members, here’s an easy way to make eating veggies fun: Put them on skewers. Food on a stick is always a palate pleaser. Get the 10″ skewers to add more veggies. Bamboo skewers are inexpensive—here are 100 thick ones for $7.55. Soak them for at least 20 minutes in warm…
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