This week's look at what's new, bountiful and mysterious in the produce aisles. Thomas Jefferson planted 17 varieties of pears in his lush orchards at Monticello, and all of those fruits paled in ...

1. In an 8-inch square glass baking dish, combine honey, brandy, salt, pepper and herbs, and microwave to melt the honey, about 10 seconds. Let cool. 2. Meanwhile, cut pears in half lengthwise. Using ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are even pears that won't brown when you slice them. bhofack2 / GETTY IMAGES For some reason, pears don't get as much love ...

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Thomas Jefferson planted 17 varieties of pears in his lush orchards at Monticello, and all of those fruits paled in comparison to the ones he had tasted in Europe. According to "The Great Book of ...

Pick the perfect pear for your next pie, cheese board, or over-the-sink snack. Food & Wine / Getty Images There are thousands of varieties of pears across the globe, but only a handful appear ...

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 ...

With pears, timing is everything. The most widely planted and consumed pear in America is the Bartlett. You’ll find them hard and green at our markets from July to September. These are unripe, ...

Seckel: Just as with French butter pears, make sure the little Seckel pears are fully ripe before eating to avoid a tannic hit. Best out of hand, or in salads. Robin Mather is a longtime food ...

With the kids back in school, it’s officially fall. At the grocery store, the summer produce is winding down and we are starting to prepare for fall fruits and vegetables. The harvest of pears begins ...