"This upside-down cake is simply divine. Fresh figs, caramel, a moist buttermilk batter, and a subtle flavoring of rose water—it’s a winning combination and a sure crowd-pleaser." ...

I stood at the kitchen sink looking out onto the backyard. “Why is Daddy dressed like that?” I asked Momma. It is July and already hot at 7:30 in the morning. Why on earth would he be dressed in long ...

Servings: 9 to 12. This makes 1 (9-inch) square cake. Note: Like brownies, this rich, square, low cake is best cut in square- or bar-shaped portions for serving at parties, so that people won’t feel ...

Claudia Fowler penned a recent "Human Condition" column for the paper where she mentioned how fig preserves tend to be one of those love 'em or hate 'em kinds of food. She and her husband, Jim, love ...

Perfect for afternoon tea, this delicious recipe is super easy to follow Simple ingredients, when brought together in the most unusual ways, can sometimes make the most sophisticated of bakes and ...

Sheri joins Trudy Austin in the kitchen and learns the secrets to a prized fig cake. Sheri Castle joins Trudy Austin in the kitchen and learns the secrets to her prize-winning Ocracoke fig cake. Figs ...

Elizabeth Killian of Clover, S.C., shared her favorite recipe: Fabulous Fig Cake. [email protected] In response to my recent columns on fig recipes, Elizabeth Killian of Clover, S.C., shared ...

The Ocracoke Fig Cake from Ruth Toth, former owner of Cafe Atlantic restaurant on Ocracoke, won first place at the 2015 Ocracoke Fig Festival. JULI LEONARD [email protected] My husband knew ...