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    Figs

    Figs get their very own page because…. I’m on a personal mission to liberate the fig from the Newton! And they’re one of the most photogenic fruits around!

    Seeing them appear at the farmers market is always bittersweet as it signifies the transition from summer (my fav season) to fall.
    Fig season is short so snatch up a basket of these fresh beauties when ya see them!
    Figs have been cultivated since ancient times and there’s over 700 named varieties of fig trees (they all fall into these four types: Caprifigs, Smyrna, San Pedro and Common figs)!
    California produces 100% of the nation's dried figs and 98% of the fresh figs (yaya for my home state!). Most popular varieties grown in Cali are Mission, Brown Turkey, Kadota and Sierra.

    Figs varieties differ in skin color, flesh color, size and flavor. They all pair wonderfully in both sweet and savory dishes.

    These delicate, soft, and jammy treats have a short shelf life, should be handled with care and eaten within a few days.

    Storing Figs: best to store them in a single layer on a plate or shallow bowl in the fridge
    When a recipe on this blog call for figs, any variety can be used.
    Season: peak season is for fresh figs in the Fall.
    Prep: raw, roasted, grilled.

    Roast Roasted grapes topped with burrata, olives and fresh herbs; overhead shot

    Balsamic & Thyme Roasted Grapes with Burrata

    Dried fig cake all done and ready to be eaten! Overhead shot on a black background.

    Dried Fig Cake

    Fig Cake just out of the oven, overhead shot.

    Fig Cake

    Chef Daniela Gerson drizzling honey on a small baked brie topped with figs, nuts and dried cranberries.

    Honey Baked Brie with Figs and Nuts

    Summer salad with corn, asparagus, cheese, figs, avocado, tomatoes, basil and a vinaigrette.

    Summer Salad Ideas

    Caramelized Fig & Prosciutto Salad with hazelnuts, basil, blue cheese and arugula. Overhead shot. Up close.

    Caramelized Fig Salad with Prosciutto and Blue Cheese

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    Meet Daniela

    VEGGIES ARE SEXY 

    Hi, I'm Daniela - a Los Angeles based food photographer and creative director. I began my career as a chef with a passion for sourcing colorful produce from local markets. I love emphasizing the beauty of real food with my images. I’m also a food stylist and recipe developer with a gorgeous prop-filled studio in Venice, California.

    Daniela Gerson Photography

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