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Fruits for the Gods - Persimmons from Wakayama
When I think of autumn in Japan, I think of chestnuts, matsutake mushrooms and persimmons. Persimmons were known to the ancient Greeks as the “fruit of the gods”, and with good reason. I love their bright orange color and their pleasant sweetness. I love …