The waning weeks of summer can be a time of squeezing in trips, yard work and kitchen projects. A few days ago, I realized, here it is the middle of August and not one single batch of homemade ice ...

Cook strawberries, figs and lemon juice till fruit is tender. Add the sugar and mix well. Bring to the boil - test to see if it has jelled. If necessary, add a packet of jam setter. Bottle in warm, ...

If it’s July, then it must be fig season. Those who grow fig trees say their trees are overloaded this year. The birds around Lynette Faul’s home like the figs almost as much as she and her husband do ...

This recipe from the LSU Ag Center has been around for a while. Marcelle found it in her mother's recipe box and recalled how much she liked these. When the figs are very ripe, try this recipe.6 cups ...