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 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 ...

Now is the season for Asian pears. Oh, they’re not as soft and creamy as European pears like Bartletts, and not as sweet and fragrant as apples, but they are as subtle and elegant as a Japanese garden ...

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 secret is that ripe ones soften a bit and their ...

(FOX News) -- 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 ...

If you’re growing weary of snacking on apples, then consider switching to Asian pears. Because they’re firm, they have the gratifying crunch of an apple but with a unique flavor — an intriguing mix of ...

This delicate fruit has a crisp, juicy texture but doesn't soften after harvest like other pears By PETE PETERSEN Special to The Oregonian Round like an apple and crisp like an apple, Asian pears ...

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 ...

You still won’t see them all that often at your corner grocery, but at farmers markets, Asian pears have become very popular. Choose the right farmer and you might find as many as nine or 10 different ...

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 ...

Apples, pears, persimmons, pomegranates, there is no shortage of fruits in the fall. But perhaps none sum up the sweet, honeyed flavor of the season as much as an Asian pear. They start being ...