A windfall in more ways than one, persimmons are a prize that rewards patience: The fruit isn’t sweet and juicy until it hits the ground. But oh, is it worth the wait.
food essay
Preserving Summer’s Fresh Bounty, One Can at a Time
For generations, a pantry full of bright Mason jars has meant good eating. Still does. Now’s the time to collect the flavors of late summer and early fall, and restock the shelves.
Celebrating Our Fleeting Figs
They’re here for only a month, but Ocracoke’s famous fruits have been preserved in the island’s heritage for generations.
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk is Magic in a Bottle
One ingredient, endless applications. Every Southern kitchen needs a little buttermilk.
The Curb Appeal of Roadside Produce Stands
Maters! Corn! Cukes! Follow the hand-painted signs to a whole meal’s worth of fresh produce, right on the side of the road.
