We’re in the middle of December and I am still seeing the last shipments of persimmons at our local stores, tucked in between loads of different citrus fruits. (Imagination soaring…) But before I get ahead of myself, I wanted to post my last persimmon recipe so I can leave 2024 without regrets. I’m not sure… Continue reading Salted Cheese Mousse Tart with Persimmons
Tag: baking
Mexican Orange Chocolate Pull- Apart Buns
This recipe uses the Pan de Muerto bread base we’ve been making for years. It’s a solid recipe, and we started making them because when my youngest was little, she had an egg allergy. Instead of skipping any kind of tradition because of her allergies, we decided to start making egg- free baked goods at… Continue reading Mexican Orange Chocolate Pull- Apart Buns
No- Bake Persimmon Bites
Since September, I’ve been dreaming up all the ways I can consume persimmons that aren’t just eating them raw. What sparked me was an episode in The Longest Day in Chang’an where the main character, Zhang Xiaojing just got out of prison and went straight to your corner shop, enjoyed his bowl of Mutton Soup… Continue reading No- Bake Persimmon Bites
Black Sesame Crumb Ube Loaf
Ah, for the love of playdates. My mom’s side of the family lives here in the Seattle area, though admittedly we only periodically get to see one of my cousins and her kids, who are similar in age to mine. Seeing them two weeks in a row is a gift, especially for my children, who… Continue reading Black Sesame Crumb Ube Loaf