//Persimmon: A fruit in season between late September and December. They can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, or just enjoyed on their own.  There are two different varieties to choose from, Fuyu and Hachiya.  Fuyu are tomato shaped, sweeter, and you can eat them when they are still firm.  Hachiya are acorn shaped and need to be extremely ripe before eating.  If you eat a Hachiya persimmon before it is very soft it is chalky and astringent, like eating a cotton ball. I made this mistake once while I was throwing a dinner party, I heard a few people gagging and everybody was running to get water to relieve themselves from the awful sensation. Oops. Don’t worry, when it is ripe, it is delightful.  Leave them on the counter until ripe.  When they turn, store in fridge until ready to eat.