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 ...

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 ...

One woman’s wasp magnets can be the urban food forager’s delight. So I learned, one fall day, as I complained to my husband about the orange orbs leaking fragrantly and sparking a backyard bacchanalia ...

If the pilgrims had planted persimmons instead of pumpkins, we’d all probably be making steamed persimmon pudding for Thanksgiving, not pumpkin pie. But we all might be making persimmon pudding anyway ...

Persimmon pudding is a naturally sweet Christmas dessert made with ripe persimmons, offering a healthier festive option for Christmas 2025 celebrations.

JON C. LAKEY / SALISBURY POST A persimmon tree near the railroad tracks at the end of East Franklin Street in Salisbury loaded with nearly ripened fruit. Editor’s note: Dr. Gary Freeze, professor of ...

In a stockpot, combine the rice, water, milk, cardamom and saffron. Bring this mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down and put a lid on the stockpot. Let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Turn the ...

Somehow, Thanksgiving has already come and gone, and Hanukkah celebrations were early this year. At least there’s still time to share a favorite Christmas tradition. First a little background. As a ...