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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Subarashii Kudamono, which means “wonderful fruit” in Japanese, is an heirloom grower of Asian ...

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 ...

Q. I am crazy about Asian pears but I can hardly afford to buy them. Can I grow them in my back yard? A. Yes, Asian pear trees seem to grow well in all parts of Maryland. You’ll want to grow at least ...

From the hair of the dog to bingeing on greasy food, everyone seems to have a favorite hangover cure. But science has found little evidence to support that any of these methods—besides abstaining from ...