Persimmon Vinegar

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Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be counting down the top 8 reasons why you should have persimmon vinegar in your kitchen. Today, we're starting with a reason that goes deep into the roots of who we are. When you welcome Figure Ate's Persimmon Vinegar into your culinary landscape, you are supporting farmers who are directly working to expand the practices of regenerative agriculture, which is top of mind for many people these days as we look for solutions to the many chal...lenges we face today. Regenerative agriculture asks farmers and ranchers to see their land as a living ecosystem and work to enhance its function by improving #soilhealth, water resources and #biodivesity. The result is increased fertility and the elimination of chemical or synthetic inputs. The principles, practices, and techniques of #regenag are born from Indigenous land practices and decades of scientific and applied research. Our founding team includes farmers and we have deep #gratitude for the people who grow food for our communities. We strive for partnership with the farmers and ranchers we source from and work with them year after year to improve their land health through regenerative practices. Every time you say yes to the deliciousness of our Persimmon Vinegar you are saying yes to supporting farmers who are regenerating their land and soil! #GoFigure

Persimmon Fun Fact Tuesday it's our new thing! #DYK a persimmon is actually a berry that comes from the edible fruit trees in the genus, Diospyros which has been referred to as the Divine Fruit. #GoFigure

Hoshigaki, which California-based chef and restaurateur Suzanne Goin has called the Kobe beef of the fruit world, are a labor- and time-intensive Japanese delicacy dating back hundreds of years. Learn why this fruit has been revered for ages.

You needn’t be insane to practice the ancient Japanese art of hoshigakijust reasonably obsessive, wrote Kent Black for the Los Angeles Times in 2005. The artform of hoshigaki - ardently peeling, air-drying, and individually hand-massaging Hachiya #persimmons, either every day or every few days, over three to five weeks - dates back hundreds of years and is still practices regularly in Japan today. An article from Bon Appétit Magazine from editor @sarahjamepl rev...ealed some up-and-coming spots in the U.S. are showcasing the art form as well. San Francisco's now closed Bar Tartine once hung hoshigaki in its restaurant Chef Greg Proechel of Ferris in New York is going to uses his house-made dried persimmons in crudo. Pro tip: If you're in #LosAngeles, don't miss the hoshigaki at the Santa Monica's Farmers Market. In any case, here's to the wonder and versatility of the persimmon, and here's to never-ending culinary explorations. Have you tried or eaten hoshigaki? We'd love to hear! #gofigure See more

Happy Spring Equinox! A perfect time to talk about #biodiversity. An #ecosystem reliant on one crop, one voice, or one way of thinking, is not sustainable. Simply put: Diversity breeds resiliency, and simplicity brings fragility, within the soil, in the food we consume, and daily human interactions. Our persimmon vinegar is the tangible *and delicious* result of how we are building and supporting a diverse, rich and nourishing ecosystem of partners, farmers,... and perspectives at Figure Ate Foods. We encourage you to explore more of our trajectory at Figureatefoods.com, as well as with our parent non-profit @white_buffalo_landtrust. And of course, get started on diversifying your palette with our regenerative superfood, Persimmon Vinegar. Image : @leia_vita via @farmersfootprint See more

Persimmon Vinegar can even make a great addition to a cocktail. Our friends at Santa Barbara's The Good Lion created this whiskey sour recipe. It's delicious! Bonus! You can keep the shrub syrup to serve with sparking water later (or for the kids).

Meet Jesse Smith, Director of Land Stewardship at White Buffalo Land Trust, our parent non-profit, whose evolving and trusting perspective and wisdom on the principles and practices of regenerative agriculture are infused into everything we do at Figure Ate. The most clear concept I can convey about [regenerative agriculture] is: the production of food, fiber, fuel and medicine in a way that increases the health and vitality of our water systems, our soil systems, incr...eases biodiversity and provides security, resiliency and health for our human communities. Those are the four pillars that we hold regenerative agriculture on: soil, water, biodiversity, and then the human element. If you’re always returning to these principles and you’re taking action in service of those principles then I think you’re on the right path to regenerating systems of agriculture. - Jesse Smith, Director of Land Stewardship at White Buffalo Land Trust. #DYK @figureatefoods was born out of the White Buffalo Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to regenerative agriculture? All proceeds from our products return to White Buffalo Land Trust to continue practicing, promoting and developing systems of regenerative agriculture. We’re creating an ever-expanding community of aligned producers and customers rooted in regenerative principles and practices. Thanks for being here. See more

Our delicious premium vinegar is made from organic persimmons and filtered water, nothing else. So why persimmon vinegar? Here are 8 reasons (to start) why you need persimmon vinegar as a staple in your culinary exploration.

There is a distinct difference between a trendy food and a food that trends through time. The persimmon tree is a deep-rooted, perennial tree well suited for our Central California climate, meaning they are more resilient to pests, can be farmed with on-farm fertility instead of costly and toxic chemical inputs, and are extremely drought tolerant. And, the use and respect of the persimmon itself dates back centuries in Asia as a healing food for both optimal health and the earth. Beware of trendy foods, and stick to what heals. Tap the link in our bio to grab 20% off your first purchase. We have a feeling this will become a house staple. www.figureatefoods.com