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November 26, 2010

The Giant Fuyu Persimmon

This is a very large hybrid of the Fuyu Jiro. The Giant Fuyu ripens in November and is non-astringent. Dark orange color when ripe and has a delicious smooth texture. The tree has outstanding ornamental qualities when it displays its beautiful fall foliage color. Bright orange-scarlet fruit remain on the tree long after the leaves have dropped.  Grows so well in this neck of the woods. My neighbor gave me some just picked from his tree and what a treat they were.
To serve these huge persimmons I slice them into halves and cut into wedges to show their beautiful design inside.

These two were so beautiful I decided to quickly paint them on a 7x5 inches canvas panel to hang in the dining room.
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 27, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    Hi Arthur, what a fun blog you have! I've never tried persimmon. What do they taste like? They look beautiful I can see why you decided to paint them.

    best wishes, Joanna

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  2. art is in the kitchenNovember 27, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Hi Joanna, thank you for visiting. The persimmon tastes like the star apple in Asia to me, sweet and juicy, the consistency of mango without being astringent. A combined taste of apricot and grape. Very hard to compare it to any fruit really. You've got to try it to see if I am right. Cheers!

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  3. heidiannieNovember 27, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Hi!
    I followed you back from Steps on the Journey and I'm SO glad I did! You are an authentic food artist! I play with cookies and garnishing- but you are fantastic. Thanks for the kind comment.
    I'll be back to pick up some of those tips!

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  4. FathimaNovember 27, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Wow... the painting looks as beautiful as the Persimmon... Thanks for your visit to my blog!

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  5. DewiNovember 27, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    These are beautiful photos Michel ! Of course, Fuyu persimmon is my favorite one as well.

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  6.  gmirageNovember 28, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    I love doing painting from my photos too! Very brilliantly-colored persimmons!

    -Gizelle

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  7. edenNovember 28, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    I love persimmon but it is quite expensive here.

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  8. UnknownNovember 28, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    you already know! I love your blog, your pictures, your vision!

    Have a nice day!
    Barbaraxx

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  9. Dejemonos sorprenderNovember 28, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Yes, so delicious pictures, i really love persimmon.. Buenísimo.. Saludos..

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  10. Joop ZandNovember 28, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Very good pictures on your blog,
    i will comeback later thats for sur.

    Greetings, Joop

    and many thanks for your comment.

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  11. MedaMNovember 28, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Wonderful photos of this beautiful and interesting fruit that I've never tasted.
    Thanks for visiting on my blog and for your nice and kind comment.

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  12. HoudiniNovember 28, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Great pictures. The fruit reminds me of my time in Korea. I love them hard, as yours, or soft, dripping through the fingers. The mermaid post is humorous!

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  13. RowenaNovember 28, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Thank you for stopping by the blog. Your site is so fun and creative that it just seemed to...brighten up the room! You had me at the vegetable carvings (cool mermaid) and how you used your talents to get kids interested in fruits and veggies. I will surely love looking through your older posts!

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  14. shazNovember 28, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Hi Michael, I'm so glad you left a comment on my blog because now I've found your blog. Awesome painting. And I loved the mermaid carving, very, very cool. You are so talented.

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  15. 1-2punchDecember 7, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Im so glad my new blogging friend "food and thrift" shared your site with her readers, truely a work of art. Reminds me of some of my dads creations, he too was a chef and artist.

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