A few weeks ago, while my daughter was housesitting and I was out of town, she sent me a picture with a question: “Did you know you have a pear tree in your yard?” I was very surprised because I ...

The first Chinese Sand pears have arrived in the United States, on the same dates the first U.S. pears arrived in China, according to a USDA official. It reflects the eagerness of both countries to ...

What’s in season: Sometimes referred to as an “apple pear” or “sand pear,” Asian pears come in more than 100 varieties. They’re a type native to East Asia, and many of the original California ...

Dogs may run and hide and toddlers cover their ears, but when I hear thunder followed by a sudden rush of rain I head for the porch to enjoy the show. The other day, rain was coming down in torrents, ...

Fall is in the air, and I have a new favorite! I absolutely have pear fever, and planting a pear tree is now on my "to do" list, thanks to Milton City Councilman Alan Lowery. Not only did I receive ...

Asian pears have a lightly sweet, mild flavor and are firm and crisp, rather than soft like European pears. And the texture of Asian pears remains unchanged after picking, so they can hold for months ...

Apples get much of the glory when it comes to fleshy fall fruit, but pears can really elevate a dish, adding unexpected texture and flavor. From salad course to brunch, here are three dishes from some ...

Sand pear vinegar to augment Himachal farmers’ income Ambika Sharma Solan, March 28 Farmers of the state would now be able to get handsome returns on sand pear or Asian pear, popularly known as ...

Here is a current list of the pears available to most consumers, and a brief description of how to determine quality and preferred cooking methods for each. Glossary: Anjou-An egg-shaped fall and ...

My son came back from a walk the other day with about a dozen old-fashioned Florida pears that he had picked in a nearby abandoned orchard. Although the tree had received no care for years, that ...