But it can be tough to know when a pear is ready to eat, or how long you’ll have to wait for the pears you buy at the grocery ...

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 ...

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 ...

California has long been home to Asian pear orchards, many of which were started by Asian immigrants, primarily Japanese, more than a century ago. Often much larger and juicier than their European ...

Jeff Cox praises the sweet flavor and crisp texture of Asian pears, which are in season now. Now is the season for Asian pears. Oh, they’re not as soft and creamy as European pears like Bartletts, and ...

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 ...

Asian pears are not commonly grown in our area. A scientist with no farming experience has planted thousands of trees for U-pick customers. The pears have a delicate, sweet flavor. As my friends and I ...

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 ...

From left are a winter melon, jujubes, luffa squash, Asian pears and Chinese long beans, all grown at Gene Peng's orchard southwest of Lawrence. It’s a busy season at Jujube Orchard, where Gene Peng ...

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 ...

(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 ...