Everyone has an opinion about fruitcake. I’m in the “don’t care for it” camp. My version of fruitcake is not too sweet and not too fruity. I make this every year. “Better Than Fruitcake” Holiday Cake AKA Almond Cake with Rum, Currants and Chocolate For this recipe you’ll need 1/2 cup dried currants 1/2 cup […]
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Great Recipes for Fuyu Persimmons
When life gives you lemons you make lemonade. When life gives you persimmons it’s not that easy. Our backyard tree has reached full size and we have a wicked huge pile of persimmons sitting on the kitchen counter. You know it’s a problem when I slip back into my New England accent. Here are a […]
Persimmon and Pomegranate Upside Down Cake
The year we are a bit overwhelmed with the size of our persimmon harvest! And the pomegranate tree has been quite plentiful too. I created this cake to help use up some of the fruit. Use a light touch when adding the spices. The cake is delicate and a little spice goes a long way. […]