Those candied figs are put to succulent use in Wynne's Florentine tart recipe, along with candied cherries and orange peel. Even to a fruitcake skeptic, the cake recipes in Nature's Candy look ...

How long will the fig vinaigrette last? The vinaigrette will last for 3 weeks in a sealed container in the fridge. On a bed of chopped kale add sliced celery and apples. Sprinkle candied walnuts ...

"I'm candying a bunch of whole figs right now," she said. "Every day, it's not much more than watering your plants. They need to simmer for 10 minutes, so when I'm setting up to make dinner, I'll just ...