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, ...

From left are a winter melon, jujubes, luffa squash, Asian pears and Chinese long beans, all grown at Gene Peng's orchard southwest of Lawrence. It’s a busy season at Jujube Orchard, where Gene Peng ...

Asian pears were brought here by the Chinese and Japanese immigrants who worked on California”s railroads and mines. First grown in Asia more than 3,000 years ago, this crisp, round fruit is the ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. If you have never tried an Asian Pear, you are in for a treat. Although more ...

Today, another trip to the supermarket — and of course, the produce section. Our edible and very fragrant Mystery Plant (Asian pear, Nashi pear, Pyrus pyrifolia) is the fruit of a small tree which ...

Here’s what you end up with when you try three times to make a savory gratin using Asian pears: something else entirely. In a stubborn attempt to bring a bad idea to fruition, I ignored the advice I’d ...

Kevin Butler didn’t know anything about Asian pears before he became a Lutron Electronics employee nearly five years ago. But now, the electronics engineering technician who works with dimmer switches ...

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 ...

If you've already mastered a grilled cheese recipe as your go-to comfort meal, your practiced approach can be elevated with a ...

If you have never tried an Asian pear, you are in for a treat. Although more expensive than either apples or pears, this delicious fruit is a combination of both flavors. Here is a recipe that ...

Following a season of gravy, long-cooked meats and so many desserts, I need salad. It might be a salad that sings with crispy cabbages and apples. Or a plate full of citrus with cured olives and an ...