The apricot — all heady scent, velvet touch, supple bite — harbors a secret. Cut along its cleft line and twist to reveal brilliant flesh and heart of darkness. The rugged pit hides an almond-shaped ...

Pick up a velvety yellow-orange apricot and enjoy the aroma, then take a bite of this early summer stone fruit to savor the luscious firm texture and flavor. Yes, summer is almost here, and apricots ...

While visiting Spain's Navarra region, Alex Raij saw fruit trees growing in a parcel of Garnacha vines. To pay homage to the mixed plot, she plucked apricots and plums and poached them in a rosé made ...

My grandparents have lived in their house in the Los Altos Highlands neighborhood for over 50 years, built on an apricot orchard in what was then unincorporated Santa Clara County. My grandfather ...

Once, we made ice cream in the summer because the season demanded it. The grass was high, cows were in milk and orchards heaved with fruit. Today, we buy ice cream from stores because it’s cold and we ...

Apricots aren't just nutritious. Health sites, like Cleveland Clinic, place them in the superfood category.

Sometimes an appetizer can transform into an entire meal, especially in summer. I have lost count of the times that tortilla chips matched with a couple of salsas can be perfectly enough. If there’s ...