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Fall Pears You Should Taste

By Chris Mittelstaedt on

We love pears not only for their form, but also for their function—buttery as a fine chardonnay, subtly perfumed, and meltingly tender, a perfectly ripe pear can be a sublime eating …

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Fall Salad with Persimmon and Pear

By Tanya Milosevich on

INGREDIENTS ½ pound mixed greens, washed and spun dry Two Fuyu persimmons, seeded and sliced (peel is edible but optional) 1–2 medium-size ripe pears, seeded and sliced Juice of 1 …

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Asian Pear

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Sometimes called "apple pears" because of their apple-like shape and pear-like taste, Asian pears are probably one of the first domesticated fruits. With hundreds of cultivars, varieties include …

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Asian and European Pears Share Ancestry

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Separated at Birth What most of us recognize as a classic pear is the European pear (Pyrus communis), cultivated since the Bronze Age—the Botticelli form, Audrey Hepburn neck, and colors ranging from …

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Taylor’s Gold Pear

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A happy accident! Discovered in a pear orchard in Nelson, New Zealand, in 1986, Taylor's Gold is thought to be a "sport" (a variety or strain resulting from another variety) of the Comice pear. Sweet …

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Caramelized Pears and Onions

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Recipe adapted from marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS 2 pears (ripe but still firm), cored and quartered 2 red onions, each cut into 6 wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to …

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Russeting on Apples & Pears

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Q: Why do some of my apples have brown patches on the top? Are they still good to eat? What about the spots on pears? A: It is known as russeting. Russeting is a brownish, corky or netlike texture …

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Crunchy Gold Apple Pear

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Love the satisfying crunch of an apple and the sweet juicy flesh of a pear? Then you’re going to fall head over heels for the unique Crunchy Gold apple-pear from California’s family-run Kingsburg …

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Concorde Pear

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Pears with necks as lovely as Audrey Hepburn. Concordes combine the crispness of Conference pears and the juiciness of the Comice. A fairly new variety bred in England, these pears have a brilliant …

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Comice Pear

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The Doyenne Du Comice was developed in France in the mid-1800s and is widely grown on the west coast. It can be recognized by its bulbous shape and dimple underneath. It has a green color when firm …

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Chojuro Asian Pear

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Ripe Chojuro Asian pears are known for their delicious, butterscotch flavor. Asian pears are sometimes mistaken for apples because of their crispness and round shape. …

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Bosc Pear

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The elegant Bosc pear is distinguished by its dark gold skin and cinnamon russeting. These pear's ancestors hail from Belgium and so speak Walloon. To check for ripeness, first greet your pear "Dií¨ …

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Bartlett Pear

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The dear Bartlett pear was originated in Berkshire England by a schoolmaster named Stair. He sold his cuttings to a horticulturist called Williams, who gave this new pear his name. When the pear …

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20th Century Asian Pear

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The 20th Century  (or Nijisseiki) is an Asian pear discovered in 1898, Matsudo City, Japan. This green-yellow pear has become one of the most widely grown Asian apple pears in the world and has …

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Apple Russeting

By Julie Collins on

Shakespeare and his contemporaries called these gems “leather-coats.” The Victorians prized them for their look, texture, and taste, and often depicted them in works of art. And lucky for us, russeted …

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Packham’s Triumph Pear

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Rumbly, bumpy, bulbous, gibbosic.  Packham Triumphs are sweet pears, with character. Each a little askew like that friendly, odd fellow at the bus stop. This pear's parentage is Bartlett and Yvedale …

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Radicchio & Romaine Salad

By Karla Milosevich on

Recipe by Karla Milosevich INGREDIENTS 1 head romaine lettuce 1 head radicchio 1 apple or pear (or a combination), thinly sliced Chopped nuts (walnuts and pecans work quite well) to …

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FruitGuy Noir: Sunset Bully-lard

By Chris Mittelstaedt on

Yes, this is Conference Room A, Building 12. It’s about 10 a.m. That’s the   Strategy Squad, and they've been here since 5 a.m. Something about reassessing their core. Some confusion was reported from …

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Pineberries

By Rae Lindenberg on

No, that strawberry isn't behaving strangely; it's actually a distinct type of berry known as the pineberry. With its pale and ivory skin and hints of blushing pink and red seeds, the pineberry offers …

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Got Fiber? Dietary Fiber Helps Weight Loss, Lowers Cholesterol

By Rebecca Taggart on

Looking for a miracle food that helps you lose weight, feel full, lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and keeps you regular? Fiber is the answer. Most of us know very little about fiber, beyond …

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