Persimmon? - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/26/2008 12:45:14 PM · #1

I'm supposed to bring one to a party tonight. Anyone know if there's even in season? Do I have a chance at finding one?

I have a bottle of wine from Persimmon Creek Vineyards, but I don't think that counts!

~Terry

Message edited by author 2008-01-26 12:46:05.

_eug

Nikon D50

01/26/2008 01:08:04 PM · #2

You've been instructed to bring a Persimmon? Is this some perverted form of a Scavenger hunt?

I've seen them in stores here in Florida, but I'm not sure you'll be able to find one on such short notice in your neck of the woods.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

01/26/2008 01:18:33 PM · #3

It's a party celebrating the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat, the new year for trees. It is commonly celebrated as an agricultural holiday and eating fruits and nuts is customary.

~Terry

Phil

Canon EOS-7D

01/26/2008 01:20:39 PM · #4

_eug is right. This has gotta be some scavenger hunt type deal. Persimmons ripen in the fall, usually after the October frosts. Nothing better than a ripe persimmon and nothing worse than an unripe one. Not sure how you'd ever find one this time of year.

Edit. Guess it's not a scavenger hunt. :D

Message edited by author 2008-01-26 13:21:18.

PhilipDyer

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/26/2008 01:23:31 PM · #5

I think they're usually in season in the late fall to early winter, so they should be slightly out of season now. But the good news is that many places make candied persimmons by peeling them and hanging them coated in sugar. You should be able to find a box of those and maybe even some fresh ripe ones at any market that sells Asian foods. If you do buy fresh ones, only buy the short Fuyu persimmons and not the taller oblong ones. Fuyu persimmons are for eating, but the others (I think they're called "Harare" or something like that) taste like cotton and should only be used for candying or display. Good luck!

caba

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/26/2008 01:32:45 PM · #6

Check your local asian market, they always have them.

Frank

01/26/2008 02:02:33 PM · #7

Person was working from a list. It's quite possible it's an impossible task.