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

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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever found yourself in your local grocery store’s produce department pondering the persimmon–a strange orange fruit resembling a tomato–then allow this recipe to quench your curiosity. Local ...

With Thanksgiving just weeks away, we can already practically taste our favorite holiday foods. And while, yes, bring on the turkey and all the yummy sides, what we’re really talking about here is a ...

Cobblers are one of my all-time favorite desserts because they’re like eating both cake and fruit pie at the same time. How can you go wrong with that? They’re also really easy to make in the slow ...

Before the holidays, DJ Olsen told us about his no-fail technique for creamy sorbet. The key, he explained, is creating an invert sugar. Below he explains how he does it for his Hachiya Persimmon ...

Marian Burros’ plum torte is often the first recipe most bakers use, because it’s easy to make, looks great and has stood the test of time. This California spin on it swaps the Italian plums for ripe, ...

Nothing makes the holidays happier than a good stiff drink. It’s even better if it’s one that’s easy to concoct and uses what’s in season. Given that this is Southern California, you’re likely to have ...