Maggie Beer Fig and Fennel Paste 100g. Always an advocate for adding a new dimension to orchard favourites, Maggie has added the classic complement of fennel to her well-loved fig paste. Serving Suggestion: The honeyed flavour of figs, picked at their peak of ripeness, is beautifully lifted with the freshness of fennel, making this paste a perfect match with a clothbound cheddar or parmigiano, or for a soft cheese option it is also wonderful with a fresh goat’s cheese. For any paste left over from the cheese plate, try adding it a ravioli filling of fresh ricotta, or melt with a little verjuice and use as a glaze to brush onto the scored fat of a leg of ham before baking for 30 minutes.