HALIBUT cheeks and short ribs. Scallops and foie gras. Squid and pig’s ears. Lobster and squab. Recognize the theme? It’s surf and turf. For the guy shuffling chips at a Vegas craps table, hoping for ...

Fig Sparkler (Photo by Noah Simon, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) Fresh figs are a great addition to drinks. This cocktail is lovely. The fresh fig floats up atop the sparkling wine and rich-colored ...

Very ripe figs are best for this cocktail, which tastes like a fruity punch. Dark rum makes for a richer, more intense-flavored cocktail. Note the fig puree in this recipe can be used in a variety of ...

To make the filling, blend all the ingredients except the cinnamon for the fig purée until smooth. Stir in the cinnamon. Place all the syrup ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle ...

Recently, my lovely sister invited me for a weekend hike – with a very early start. I was picked up at 7am, and driven to beautiful Piha and the Waitakere Ranges. The morning was clear, a little windy ...