Figs have been a staple fruit in different cultures. Native to the northern part of Asia Minor, fig expanded to the Mediterranean region and were later brought to the Western Hemisphere by the Spaniards. Today, California remains one of the largest producers of fig in addition to Turkey, Greece, Portugal, and Spain. This path through… Read more »

As flavors and culinary innovation tend to travel beyond the boundaries of their origin country, let’s explore the ever-popular dessert “rolling” from country to country—Thai rolled ice cream. We live in a world where culinary globalization is taking center stage, but the beautiful thing about this is the essence is not removed from the culture… Read more »