Common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana L.) is a deciduous tree occurring widely in eastern North America, as far west as Texas. The species is known for producing relatively large, edible fruits that ...

Now that it's finally starting to feel like autumn and there's a chill in the air, we're in full fall mode. Tomato girl summer definitely had a moment, but it's about to be granola girl fall, and ...

November means it is time to pick persimmons. Some gardeners enjoy eating the fruits of our native persimmon, while others harvest them to predict the weather. For years, gardeners have been cutting ...

If you were offered fruit with the nickname “divine fruit” or “fruit of the gods,” would you try it? It sounds delicious, right? The scientific genus name of one of our native Indiana trees, Diospyros ...

We regard this entrée as an “event entrée.” Yes, it’s a breakfast meal, but we prefer it as a Sunday dinner. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to rest about 5 ...

Persimmons are one of the best fruit trees that can be planted in North Central Florida. Not only do the trees grow well in this climate, they also produce uniquely delicious fruit. Persimmons grown ...

We recently celebrated my youngest son Noah's 21st birthday. A picky eater his entire life, he had already requested exactly what he wanted me to cook for dinner — but regarding dessert, he did not ...

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 ...