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 ...

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 ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to eat an Asian Pear. What does an Asian pear taste like? I ...

For some reason, pears don't get as much love and attention as apples, and we think it's time for that to change. Like apples, most types of pears are available year-round but are best enjoyed in the ...

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, ...

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 ...