“Temperature has a direct relationship with pear ripening; higher temperatures lead to faster ripening, while lower ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

As ubiquitous as they are come fall, pears remain a bit of an enigma. Why are they so hard when you buy them? Why do they seemingly take forever to ripen? Why do they finally ripen exactly when you ...

Apples and pumpkins might be the fruit at the forefront of your mind come fall, but don't forget about sweet, juicy pears! Whether golden, green, speckled, or smooth, pears of all types are utterly ...

Here's everything you need to know to keep pears at their best. Ripe, juicy pears can be such a treat—especially during the cold winter months when those spring and summer fruits are long gone and you ...

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...

As a minister of one of Bluefield, West Virginia's largest churches, Westminster Presbyterian, my grandfather received untold numbers of food gifts during the holiday season. Lucky for my family, that ...

Pears can often seem like the Goldilocks of seasonal fruit varieties. They can be too hard or too soft, but rarely just right. That is, unless you learn how to buy the fruit correctly. The biggest ...

It's easy to reach for apples in fall baking, but pears deserve your attention, too. They become soft and luscious, almost creamy, in the oven. Coupled with almond flour and brown butter, pears make a ...