Because of COVID, it’s just the two of us for Thanksgiving this year. I am thinking of my mother-in-law, who drove from Kentucky last year to feast with us. I remember asking her what she wanted for ...

Pears never get the attention they deserve. The minute the first leaves change color and autumn hits, it always seems like apples get the spotlight. But pears are sweet, crisp and every bit as ...

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 ...

I was pleasantly surprised this past week by readers’ emails in which they expressed their hopes for pear recipes. “I clipped your column on apple recipes back at the end of September, and I keep ...

Like many consumers, I have been shopping for groceries online in order to avoid crowds at my supermarket. I recently ordered three pears, but much to my surprise I received three bags of pears ...

Bartlett: The juiciest of all the pears, a ripe Bartlett will leave your chin dripping when you eat it out of hand. Choose red or green Bartletts when you want the fruit to cook into a sauce, as we do ...

It’s pear season and although they can be delicious eaten raw, they are also scrumptious when cooked. The poach-steep method makes fresh pears irresistible, especially if they are served garnished ...

Most marketing executives would kill for the kind of free advertising pear growers receive. Every year millions of Christmas carolers name-drop that fruit over and over and over. First published in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Freezing pears sounds so easy: Just slice 'em, pop 'em in the freezer and reward yourself with Ree ...

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 ...