At first glance, the Asian pear reminds me of the coarse-skinned Golden Delicious apples I picked from the orchards near where I grew up. Biting into this crisp, almost melon-flavored fruit, I notice ...

Properties: Asian pears are high in vitamins C and K and in dietary fiber. Uses: Originally eaten just as a raw fruit, the Asian pear can be used in everything savory and sweet, ranging from salads to ...

Asian pears are the consummate palate cleanser. Ripe Asian pears are in our markets now, but how do you tell if they’re ripe? Both ripe and unripe Asian pears are juicy, lightly sweet and crisp. The ...

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Asian pear butter is a nice holiday gift, and a way to enjoy pears year-round. Whenever I see a pear, I immediately think of a beloved scene in a favorite film, “Godfather Part II,” and the pop song ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

Virginia Gold is no ordinary orchard. Here, on a spectacular, verdant hill crest south of Lexington, in the shadow of both the Blue Ridge and Allegany Mountains, YoungSuk Estabrook creates new ...

About five years ago, my husband and I planted two Asian pear trees in our yard. We had seen the trees of-fered from some reputable nurseries that were hardy in our Zone 5b/6a climate, so we took the ...

SUMMARY: We are proposing to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation of Chinese sand pears (Pyrus pyrifolia) from China into the United States. As a condition of entry, ...

This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. One of the most popular fruits in China, Japan and South Korea has a growing following here as well. It's easy to see why ...