Fuyu persimmons are delicious! This variety of the fruit has a tomato like shape and is best eaten when firm. Some have seeds and some don’t. Another persimmon variety, hachiya, has a heart-like shape and is ripe when it’s very soft. If you eat a hachiya too soon, the taste is pretty awful. They can be […]
Dessert
Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
This simple fudge recipe is fun to make for yourself or to give as gifts. It’s easy enough that kids can help. Easy Fudge Ingredients: 12 oz. pkg. Chocolate Chips 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/4 c chopped walnuts 1/2 t vanilla extract Instructions: Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in heavy sauce […]
Pumpkin Pie Shortbread Cookies
Torani Syrups are delicious when added to a coffee drink. They can also be used to add extra flavor to baked goods. I made these shortbread cookies with Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup, but you can easily substitute another variety. Pumpkin Pie Shortbread Cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 c flour 2 T sugar 1/2 c butter, softened […]
Blueberry Shortbread Cookies Recipe
When it comes to cookies, this blueberry shortbread recipe is always a hit. This recipe is easy to make, so you can make it anytime you need
Ginger Cookies
Ginger Cookies by Chef Tom Fraker of Melissa’s Produce Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted buter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 T finely minced fresh ginger 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3 oz. crystalized ginger, chopped into 1/8″ pieces Instructions: Adjust oven […]