Fall is my favorite time of the year. I look forward to getting up early Sunday morning then, going to the Farmer’s Market seeing mounds of squash stacked lovingly on the farmers tables to be sold. Squash varieties include Queens Land Blue, Butternut, Tahitian, Delicata, Acorn, and Spaghetti to name a few. The Queens Land is the largest squash...

Originally native to China, the Persimmon, is Japan’s national fruit. It is high in vitamins A & C and is a great source of fiber. Generally, they have a sweet flavor and pulpy texture. If allowed to ripen fully, the flesh can almost be scooped out with a spoon. This is a great winter salad—especially since walnuts are also in-season—so yo...