The first time I ate a loz akhdar --a green, or unripe, almond--at a sunny, Sunday barbecue in Beirut, a month or so ago, I dismissed it as a novelty. For weeks I had been seeing those little ...

Ripe, juicy plums are sweet and delicious. They're a treat to bite into, and they're great for making crisps, pies, jams, and even ice cream. I like to use them in plum clafoutis, an eggy ...