Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance. Asian pears are ready to eat when ...

Technically, you only need one standby kitchen tool for cutting pears: a sharp knife. But if you plan to peel your pears, either because of personal preference or because a recipe calls for sliced, ...

There are thousands of varieties of pears across the globe, but only a handful appear regularly on our grocers’ shelves. But which pear should you pick for which purpose? Varieties like Comice will ...

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, ...