Hoshigaki 3.0

Oh yes, kittens, it's that time again. I've procured some lovely firm hachiya persimmons from Twin Girls Farm. It's hoshigaki time! 

Last year's batch was not without pitfalls. I lost about half to mold, and the remainder dried successfully, but the sugar didn't bloom -- at first. More on that later, as I test my theory this year, especially since we seem to be headed for another dry winter. 

Gave these girls a nice peel all over, and brought them down to the basement to hang. 

And now we wait. Wish me luck, hey?