Growing up, the only fig I ever met came in the form of a Newton. Now in the agricultural paradise known as California, I am lucky to have all varieties of fresh, seasonal produce available for culinary experimentation.
Each autumn, my hubby consumes vast amounts of figs...usually with a wedge of brie as an evening snack. So when I saw Tyler Florence's recipe for Spiced Fig and Ricotta Pancakes in the October 2011 issue of House Beautiful, I knew I had to sample the figgy goodness.
