This recipe was inspired by a day volunteering at the Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market with the Santa Barbara County Foodbank. What a great community partnership! Growers, volunteers and community offering their energy and resources to support hunger relief in their own backyard. I left the market with some new friends and ripe Hachiya persimmons. The pulp from ripe persimmons is a natural purée and perfect for baking. For recipes, including Chocolate Persimmon Muffins, read more…