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The Perfect Persimmon: History, Recipes, and More - Hardcover

Adams, Michelle Medlock

 
9781684351114: The Perfect Persimmon: History, Recipes, and More
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1684351111 ISBN 13: 9781684351114
Verlag: Indiana University Press (IPS), 2020

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Whether served in a batch of cookies or in a soup bowl, the persimmon is a favorite fruit of Midwesterners. Called the "divine fruit" or the "fruit of the gods," persimmons range from the American common persimmon, perfect for every kind of dessert, to Fuyu persimmons, a variety from China that has since won many hearts. In The Perfect Persimmon, award-winning journalist Michelle Medlock Adams serves up persimmon expertise, from knowing when the fruit is at its ripest to sharing the best preparation techniques. Adams hails from the birthplace of the Mitchell Persimmon Festival in Lawrence County, Indiana, where the Midwest's best-kept secret, persimmon pudding, has people flocking toward what some consider the persimmon capital of the world. Armed with a love of persimmons that has been nurtured from a young age, Adams has collected the best persimmon recipes, guaranteed to satisfy any hankering for the savory or the sweet. Accompanying these recipes are personal anecdotes detailing childhood memories and folktales about greedy possums, wise turtles, and the persimmon seed's ability to predict winter forecasts, providing a colorful context for this favored fruit.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Michelle Medlock Adams is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author of many books, including Dinosaur Devotions, What Is America?,  and They Call Me Mom.

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People in the Midwest—especially those living in Southern Indiana—take their persimmons seriously. But, if you were to ask people in other states, they'd probably ask, "What's a persimmon?"
This puckery little fruit, when ripe, is the perfect ingredient for amazing desserts, and you'll find lots of those in this little book. One thing I discovered when researching for this book was this—people are passionate about their persimmon recipes. Using cinnamon instead of Allspice or replacing buttermilk for cream makes for a very different persimmon pudding. For that reason, I have included several variations of recipes for essentially the same dessert or dish; however, one pinch of this or another pinch of that can completely change the flavor. I encourage you to try all of the variations of these recipes, and maybe even experiment with your own version!
As you'll discover in the following pages, there's also more than one variety of persimmons, and different persimmons make very different dishes. For example, the persimmons found in the western part of the United States are bigger and different in texture, and those are perfect for salads and soups and many other side dishes, while the Common Persimmon found in the Midwest is more suited for desserts. I've included recipes featuring both kinds of persimmons; however, full disclosure here. I'm more of a Common Persimmon person since that's what I've grown up with and loved ever since I was old enough to toddle around Lawrence County's Persimmon Festival.
I have several plastic bags of persimmon pulp in my freezer right now, and you can bet I'll be experimenting with more persimmon-y creations in days to come. I hope you'll do the same.
I also hope you'll enjoy the interesting little-known facts and folklore surrounding persimmons and the people who love and celebrate them. Lastly, I hope if you're already a lover of persimmons that this book will speak your love language and possibly introduce you to new information surrounding persimmons and offer new recipes. And, I hope if you've never tried a persimmon before that you'll be a bit adventurous and allow your taste buds to appreciate this lovely little fruit.

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Verlag
Indiana University Press (IPS)
Erscheinungsdatum
2020
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1684351111
ISBN 13 
9781684351114
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
140
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