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 ...

To prepare the persimmon cake, wash the fruits, cut off the stem (1) and remove the peel (2), slice them roughly (3) and set aside. Now take care of the dough: pour the sifted flour into a large bowl, ...

Persimmons, spices and plenty of booze make for a warm, celebratory holiday finish to dinner. (Dylan + Jeni/For the Times; prop styling by Kate Parisian) Desserts are always tricky at Christmas. You ...

Crackling leaves and football games. Nippy evenings and early sunsets. Cups of steaming hot cocoa. And glorious fruit — apple desserts with pomegranate, green salads with the perfumy sweetness of ...