There are several ways to freeze pears depending on how you plan to use them later. This article covers step-by-step methods for freezing raw or fully cooked pears, ensuring they remain in the best ...

Autumn brings a new harvest of pears to market. This luscious fruit is somewhat overlooked, but that wasn't always the case. In England, an estimated 700 varieties of pear were grown during the 18th ...

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 ...

Pears often get overlooked, but they're the perfect fruit to sink your teeth into during the fall and winter months. They can be a little hard and sour if they're not ripe, but there's nothing better ...

Pears are sometimes added to savory dishes to add juice and moisture, or to make a sauce. My idea with this recipe was to make a side dish, something that could be served with pork chops, roast ...

It's been a couple of weeks since I had my last farmers market peach, and the transition always feels like a bit of a bummer. But my disappointment is lessened knowing pear season is ramping up. While ...

I have a friend whose health regimes over the years have entertained and sometimes alarmed me. When I first moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago, she believed passionately in the benefits of high ...

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 ...

There are few fruits as overlooked as pears. While apples, bananas, oranges, and berries may get more attention than their subtly flavored cousins, that doesn't mean you should write pears off ...

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 ...

Pears tend to get lost in the shuffle when it comes to fall fruits, but they're nearly as versatile as apples, pomegranates, and cranberries. If you need more convincing, scroll through for sweet and ...