Today, another trip to the supermarket — and of course, the produce section. Our edible and very fragrant Mystery Plant (Asian pear, Nashi pear, Pyrus pyrifolia) is the fruit of a small tree which ...

Properties: Asian pears are high in vitamins C and K and in dietary fiber. Uses: Originally eaten just as a raw fruit, the Asian pear can be used in everything savory and sweet, ranging from salads to ...

At first glance, the Asian pear reminds me of the coarse-skinned Golden Delicious apples I picked from the orchards near where I grew up. Biting into this crisp, almost melon-flavored fruit, I notice ...

New Jersey is brimming with fall activities – from hayrides and pumpkin patches to hiking, wine tasting, and bustling farmers’ markets. While apple picking reigns as one of the state’s most popular ...

If you have never tried an Asian pear, you are in for a treat. Although more expensive than either apples or pears, this delicious fruit is a combination of both flavors. Here is a recipe that ...

California has long been home to Asian pear orchards, many of which were started by Asian immigrants, primarily Japanese, more than a century ago. Often much larger and juicier than their European ...

From left are a winter melon, jujubes, luffa squash, Asian pears and Chinese long beans, all grown at Gene Peng's orchard southwest of Lawrence. It’s a busy season at Jujube Orchard, where Gene Peng ...

Asian pear butter is a nice holiday gift, and a way to enjoy pears year-round. Whenever I see a pear, I immediately think of a beloved scene in a favorite film, “Godfather Part II,” and the pop song ...

What’s in season: Sometimes referred to as an “apple pear” or “sand pear,” Asian pears come in more than 100 varieties. They’re a type native to East Asia, and many of the original California ...