Today on our show Harvest Public Media brings us a story on the gene editing technology known as  CRISPR.

And, when you're talking about eating local, foraging, and the flavors of  fall, there is no greater symbol of autumn in the Midwest than a persimmon.

We revisit some of our favorite persimmon recipes, plus, the story of an unlikely steward of a prolific, sixty foot persimmon tree, in her own backyard.

If you are gathering persimmons this fall, and you need a food mill to process them (trust me, it is the only way), consider borrowing one from The Hub Tool Share. They've got several on hand, along with many other useful cooking and gardening tools. Check out our feature on The Hub Tool Share from 2014.

See below for the recipes you heard on the podcast. You can also try Persimmon Panna Cotta or Persimmon Jam from Chef Daniel Orr, or my own Persaffle, perfect for a Sunday brunch.

Stories On This Episode

Food Industry Vying For Public Trust With CRISPR Discussion

"If people trust you, science doesn't matter. If people don't trust you, science doesn't matter," says Charlie Arnot of the Center for Food Integrity.