Author: linda
Hi! My name is Linda. I live in Silicon Valley. My "farm" is a suburban back yard where I try to grown anything that can survive my level of care. I hope you enjoy my blog.
Persimmon Syrup
This is actually a cross between a syrup and a puree. This sweet syrup can act as a base for a variety of persimmon cocktails. You can use either ripe (firm) or very ripe (liquidy) Fuyu persimmo... Read MorePersimmon Caramel Sauce with Bourbon
For best results, use overly ripe Fuyu persimmons in this sauce or use Hachiya persimmons. The more liquidy the better. This sauce is amazing served warm over ice cream. For this recipe you’... Read More3 Great Cranberry Sauce Recipes
There are so many great things about homemade cranberry sauce. It’s easy. It tastes great. Your friends and family will be impressed. It can be made weeks in advance. And did I mention... Read MoreFarro and Black Rice Salad with Persimmon and Pomegranate
This super-health salad is hearty enough for a meal if served with a poached egg or a little bit of chopped chicken. And, it’s another great use for all those persimmons! This recipe serves ... Read MoreGreat Recipes for Fuyu Persimmons
When life gives you lemons you make lemonade. When life gives you persimmons it’s not that easy. Our backyard tree has reached full size and we have a wicked huge pile of persimmons sitting on... Read MorePersimmon and Pomegranate Upside Down Cake
The year we are a bit overwhelmed with the size of our persimmon harvest! And the pomegranate tree has been quite plentiful too. I created this cake to help use up some of the fruit. Use a light t... Read MoreOctober Table Runner – Part 1
Of course October’s quilt will have a Halloween theme. To start, I gathered together all of my orange and black fabrics. I decided to keep it simple and stick with just two colors this month... Read MoreSeptember Table Runner – Finished!
New Year’s Resolution part 1 accomplished! Just 11 to go…. My September table runner is finished. I laid out the log cabin blocks so the warm fabrics formed diamonds. Although the log ... Read More