Fresh figs are only available for brief periods of time, so when you do see them at the grocery store, here's how to select ...

Freeze the Figs: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 2-4 hours. This initial freezing step helps the figs retain their shape and keeps them from sticking together in the freezer bag later.

In the early days of the Olympics, which started in 776 BCE, athletes stuck mostly to "dried figs, moist cheese, and wheat," according to one ancient historian.