Don't be cowardly in front of fresh figs - even those who have never eaten them before can boldly take the plunge, because preparing and cooking them is very simple. They also taste delicious and are packed with nutrients!

​Leeks are much milder than their close relatives, onions and garlic, yet wonderfully spicy. No wonder it is considered to be a year-round ingredient.

Antibiotics have been used for thousands of years, scientists have found evidence of their use in ancient Roman and African civilizations. The use of antibiotics is especially prevalent in traditional medicinal practices, such as Chinese medicine where they have uses plants and plant extracts containing antimicrobials for thousands of years.