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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Our FruitGuys softball team has a motto: “More runs than injuries.” Up until last week, we hadn’t yet won a game, but we were wildly successful with our safety goals. Mom would be proud. This past …
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These beautiful and tasty maroon D'Anjou pears are an old European-style pear. They were discovered in Oregon on a sport of the green D'Anjou variety. …
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A pear that lives up to its name. The best ever pear ripens and eats similarly to a Bartlett but can have increased sugar content. Outwardly, it may exhibit signs of “russetting,” or spots on the skin …
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The Abate Fetel was developed in Italy by a monk who must’ve been promoted to abbot – Abate. And yes this pear looks like an abbot’s hat. Yes, that’s it – a hat. These pears are very popular in Italy. …
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