Back before Christmas I was given a huge amount of persimmons. In the area I live in, Fuyu persimmon trees produce fruit in the Fall and a small tree can produce a lot of fruit. The persimmon fruit looks like an orange tomato, but inside, it is firm like a plum. It is rather sweet, having a honey like flavor. We like to eat them fresh, but after awhile, our huge supply was more than we could handle. With what was left, I peeled them and pureed the flesh in the food processor. I froze the puree in 2 cup batches in freezer bags. One of my favorite ways to use this persimmon puree is to make muffins. I have a basic muffin recipe that I use and it is very adaptable, allowing for any kind of puree to be used. I've used all kinds of pureed fruits and veggies to make these muffins. I've used sweet potatoes, pumpkin , apples, pears, bananas, zucchini,squash,blackberries,blueberries, and figs. I've even used a combination of fruits and v...
Your button is perfect! And I love that the blooming Black-eyed Susan coordinates nicely with the button. Happy 2012!!!
ReplyDeleteSqueal! I love black eyed susans!
ReplyDeleteCan you believe our weather? It was upper 60s on Monday. Then we actually had a few - very few, mind you - flurries on our side of the water yesterday. And now? Supposed to go back to 60s again this weekend. Craziness.
That is amazing! Is it as cold there as it is here??
ReplyDeleteLove the button! You have put your increased computer knowledge to good use, I see!! Where'd you learn how to make one of those?
ReplyDeleteSheri, I made the button in Picassa. It's really easy - I'm not really that talented! I also use Picassa to make my blog header.
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