Bright, refreshing, and nourishing, this prickly pear juice recipe from Bermudian herbalist Doreen Williams-James is a simple ...

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Pears can be challenging to cook with because some turn so soft, she says. And once a pear begins to ripen, keep a close watch because "it's a small window" before the ripening goes too far, she says.

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 ...

Summertime has ice cream sundaes, popsicles, and milkshakes. Fall is dominated by pumpkin, pumpkin, and a little more pumpkin ...

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 said, ripe Bosc pears are delicious when eaten raw, and even more so ...

Fresh and zesty, this gingered winter fruit salad combines seasonal fruits with a hint of spice for a refreshing, healthy ...

While out to dinner with my colleague and L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison, we ordered an old-fashioned pear and blue cheese salad served over tender greens, which had just returned to the ...

Self-professed “pear nerd” Cristie Mather, director of communications at Pear Bureau Northwest, the collective of 1,600 growers in Oregon and Washington that produces 84 percent of the nation’s pears, ...