Juicy and sweet, with a soft yet grainy texture, the white to cream-coloured flesh of pears is referred to as the 'Ëœgift of the gods'. Although you can buy pears throughout the year, this is the ...
Pears are from the rosaceae family, close cousins to apples and quinces, and also related to almonds, a simpatico familial member. They’re an ancient fruit with references in Greek mythology, linked ...
Pears deserve more respect. The Greek poet Homer considered the succulent fruit of the pear tree "a gift from the gods." But when the pastel hues of peaches and nectarines give way to the jewel tones ...