Canning Asian pears, requires meticulous attention, especially given their low acidity. To safely prepare these fruits for ...

There are thousands of types of pears. As with most fruit, for the most part, we are limited by a dozen or fewer varieties at the supermarket, farmers market, and even the nursery, so like apples, ...

Compare apples and pears by flavour, ripeness, and texture to choose fruit for baking, sauces, and everyday preparation.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These russet brown pears are not as sweet and juicy as some other types of pears, and they remain quite firm even when ripe. That ...

Zoey Xinyi Gong is a chef, consultant, teacher, registered dietician, and China tour guide with expertise in traditional Chinese medicine food therapy. She authored The Five Elements Cookbook and ...

Asian Pears are a flavorful, refreshing and crunchy base for a simple starter "salad" that relies on the best quality ingredients to make it refined and special. If you are like me, everyone I know is ...

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 ...

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 ...