Comments on: In praise of the Hunan orange

By: wheatdogg

wheatdogg — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:05:04 +0000

Chinese persimmons don’t need the cold snap, it seems. They are sweet and juicy after they ripen.

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:14:13 +0000

Hey John,
The persimmons are getting ripe here now, but you have to beat the squirrels, racoons, possums, and a cornucopia of other animals to them! Supposed to be a frost tonight maybe, and that is what gives them the good flavor, and takes away the very bitter taste, or rather after taste. That is what I was told? I am going walking tomorrow, and see if there are any left after the animals, and maybe shoot a few (animals) too. My Uncle has been wanting squirrel, and he doesn’t get out much because of his age, and the way he feels. So, I will go and get him a couple. Hope things are going well for you, and as always, keep in touch!

By: wheatdogg

wheatdogg — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:34:00 +0000

I’ve discovered persimmons, too. We had them in Kentucky, but I never saw them in the stores. Being oblivious, I bought three in JunHua thinking they were orange tomatoes! They are good, too, but eating too many persimmons is bad for you.

By: Juliann

Juliann — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:27:15 +0000

Agreed!

By: Darcy

Darcy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:26:34 +0000

Seems tasty! I really like oranges a lot, but haven’t yet bothered buying them here. Of course, they’re probably trucked in from Spain or something. I’ve instead been eating a lot of fresh figs (which are quite good!) and apples (usually in desserts) from the country house. I also eat bananas once in a while.