It's that time of the year!
We are awaiting our first frost. That brings to mind my childhood when we would wait for the first frost to sweeten the lucious orange-colored persimmons hanging heavy on the tree down in the pasture.
You didn't dare eat one until that frost came, though. Turn your mouth inside out!!
The persimmon tree used to grow abundantly in this country (mainly in the south) but like so many other things, it's getting scarce.
After Elbert retired from the Navy and we lived on our farm in Alabama, there was a persimmon tree in our pasture.
One day he loaded me and my mom up in his truck and drove us over the grazing land, parked under the tree and we gathered ripe persimmons.
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Here's a photo of my Mom biting into one. That's just one of the sweet memories I have of the times we spent together.
You resemble your mom!
ReplyDeletePersimmons grow here in Southern California. I used to made persimmon bread. I always thought they were native to China - so like everything, grown these days, they were obviously brought here to grow.
Believe it or not, I'm eating one right now with my lunch. I've been curious to try them for a few years and finally found a small bag at Trader Joe's. They are such a pretty color and taste delicious. I would love to find a local source here in North Carolina. I enjoyed reading about your special memories associated with persimmon picking.
ReplyDeleteI've never had one. I love your memories and these photos! I'll have to keep an eye out for them.
ReplyDeleteI bought some in waitrose (UK) last year to try out of curiosity. They were pretty good.
ReplyDeleteNever. When I saw the photo I thought, 'Oh, that's a persimmon.' I may have to see if I can find one!
ReplyDeleteThere's a house not too far from here that has a Persimmon tree and every year it hangs full of fruit. It's the only tree of its kind that I've ever seen. I really need to find a store that has them and see for myself what they taste like. GM
ReplyDeleteI've never had one, but I have a neighbor who has a tree loaded with them - so pretty. Now I need to try them!
ReplyDeleteNo, Latane, I have never tried one but will take your word on the taste.
ReplyDeleteSounds rather magical to reach out and pick a persimmon from your own tree. I think I’ve had one once, shipped to Britain from far, far away,
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