Picking the ripest—and healthiest—pears comes down to their color, texture, and weight. Here are the five most important ...

Q. Will you tell me a little more about the different kinds of pears out there? A. Pears are the hidden gems of the produce world when it comes to their versatility: They’re juicy enough to be eaten ...

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with cooking spray. 3. Spread several thyme sprigs over the bottom of one baking sheet. Fan pear slices over the ...

If a pear is harvested too early before it is mature it will soften but be tasteless. If a pear is harvested when past ripe the fruit will be soft and mushy. How to know when to harvest our ...

Gardening season may be winding down, but there is still plenty do and you might have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State ...

Apples may get all of autumn’s accolades, but it’s time for pears to muscle in on the action. Understanding which pear varieties are best for which uses will help you choose wisely from the fruit ...

Pears, so plentiful and sweet this time of year, are delicious incorporated into a dessert, salad or main course. Frisée (another name for curly endive) is a salad green with crisp, feathery leaves ...