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Persimmon Caramel Sauce with Bourbon

Posted on November 24, 2013November 24, 2013 by linda
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 More

3 Great Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Posted on November 15, 2013November 24, 2013 by linda
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 More

Farro and Black Rice Salad with Persimmon and Pomegranate

Posted on November 14, 2013November 13, 2013 by linda
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 More

Great Recipes for Fuyu Persimmons

Posted on November 13, 2013December 4, 2013 by linda
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 More

Persimmon and Pomegranate Upside Down Cake

Posted on November 12, 2013November 11, 2013 by linda
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 More

Gravlax with Mustard Cream Cheese

Posted on December 6, 2012July 24, 2012 by linda
Gravlax takes some advanced planning but it’s worth it.  I like to take a plate of gravlax with crackers and mustard cream cheese to holiday potlucks.  I always make extra to eat for breakfast... Read More

California Manhattan

Posted on November 29, 2012November 27, 2012 by linda
What’s more Californian than pomegranates?  This cocktail is just a hint sweeter and fruitier than an traditional Manhattan.  It’s worth splurging on the good booze for this cocktail. Fo... Read More

Pepper Jelly

Posted on November 27, 2012November 27, 2012 by linda
This is one of my all time favorite recipes!  The cumin seed adds an unexpected hit of spice to this sweet pepper jelly. Since the book containing this recipe is out of print I think it’s OK to... Read More

Limoncello

Posted on November 15, 2012September 11, 2012 by linda
Homemade limoncello is so much better than what you can buy in the store!  It’s sweet and lemony and isn’t the color of antifreeze.  Best of all, it’s really easy to make limoncell... Read More

Warm Persimmon Compote

Posted on November 13, 2012November 12, 2012 by linda
This warm, sweet sauce is great with pancakes or french toast.  The lightly cooked persimmon tastes like apricot and apple.  Yum! For this recipe you’ll need: 1 pound Fuyu persimmons juice of ... Read More
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