We’re right in the middle of persimmon season. At the restaurant, we buy 12 to 15 cases of Fuyu persimmons — a non-astringent, squat variety — from Lightsey Farms in Mexia. We let them ripen outdoors ...

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 ...

There is a pair of wild persimmon trees, one male and one female, on the edge of the wetlands near my home. Is there sex among persimmons trees? Apparently so. Males have the blossoms for pollination, ...

Winter and late fall fruits are featured in our sweet recipes, which make the most of dates and persimmons. Bacon-Wrapped Dates - a good cheese course option - can serve as an appetizer, too. Dates ...

Chef Edward Lee takes Audrina Patridge around South Korea to experience some of the country's best cuisine. Watch it all on 1st Look this Saturday after Saturday Night Live on NBC and learn how to ...

Full-blown autumn deserves a celebration of full-blown autumn flavors, like those from rich and nutty squash pumpkins, sweet juicy apples and earthy Brussels sprouts. For chef Ron Oliver of Chef Ron ...

Plump, pulpy, astringent yet sweet, this lesser-known fall fruit stars in puddings, cakes, and plenty of midwestern family legends. OF ALL THE signs that autumn has finally arrived in the lower ...