I’ll admit it — I hadn’t tried a persimmon until this year. When a few showed up in my weekly produce box, I wasn’t entirely sure what to do with them. Were they meant to be eaten raw or cooked? Did I ...

Sourdough and persimmon are what is featured this week in Recipe Swap. Readers have been busy baking, cooking and sharing all of those great recipes for other readers to try, so keep up the good work.

What’s in season: Persimmons can be neatly divided into two types, although there are a number of varieties: Hachiyas are acorn-shaped and need to be softened before you use them; squat Fuyus, shaped ...

In a bowl, dress the leaves, celery (drained and dried), persimmon and croutons with half the dressing. Layer through the ...

An acquired taste. I’ve always thought that to be an interesting concept. It basically says to me, “I know you don’t like it right now, but if you choke down enough of it over the coming years, you’ll ...

There are more than 100 varieties of persimmons, but for the most part they divide into two classes: the acorn-shaped Hachiyas and the tomato-shaped Fuyus. The difference is critical. Hachiyas ...

The beauty of a persimmon is undeniable. Their gorgeous deep shades of orange shine in the gray time of fall to winter. Imagine discovering these jewels on a woodland hike or seeing them in your ...

Persimmons were never my favorite growing up (I would much rather go for a sweet, juicy clementine), but they were a mainstay in our house during the colder months. I remember nabbing only the end ...

An 1896 Indianapolis News article noted that not even sheep or goats would eat persimmons. They are an acquired taste to be sure and a taste that’s hard to explain. The Mitchell Persimmon Festival in ...

Heavenly Persimmon Bread with Coconut Oil smells and tastes divine! It is soft and moist, healthier made using Greek yogurt and grated Fuyu persimmons - no need to make pulp. It's truly one of the ...

Persimmons, with their rich fiber content and natural sweetness, make an excellent choice for breakfast, especially for those ...