John Sigona’s Pick of the Week: California Black Mission Figs

John Sigona has been our dried
fruit and nut expert for
over 35 years.

California Dried Black Mission Figs

Special $2.99 (9.5 oz)

Reg. $4.79

I absolutely love California figs. Fresh figs are currently in season and we have dried figs for you all year round.

Truth is, I’m in my glories right now because I thoroughly enjoy both the fresh and the dried on any given day. Each variety characterizes a different taste experience but they’re both equally delicious. Dried figs are more concentrated with an intensely suburb flavor and a chewy-rich texture that I really enjoy.

Both dried and fresh California figs are loaded with nutritional benefits.

The following information is from the California Fig Advisory Board:

• Fresh and dried figs contain disease-fighting antioxidants
• Fresh and dried figs contain good amounts of calcium
• Fresh and dried figs contain good amounts of potassium
• Fresh and dried figs contain good amounts of iron
• And lots of dietary fiber!

• Multi-purpose uses are endless. Here are a few examples:
  • Easy to stuff with your favorite cheese. For example:
    • Try gorgonzola with walnuts
    • Any type of goat cheese with walnuts/pecans

• Figs wrapped with prosciutto and served with blue cheese
• Fig banana smoothie
• Fig nut sandwich
• Goat cheese fig pizza
• Cambazola focaccia fig pizza

• In any cereal or yogurt
• And of course a great out of hand snack!