Pears are among the world’s most captivating fruits, celebrated for their voluptuous contours and buttery texture. A perfectly ripe, luscious pear stands unrivaled as one of autumn’s sweetest pleasures. This ancient fruit even captured the admiration of the famous Greek poet Homer, who referred to pears as a “gift of the gods.” The Romans developed...Read More

This is one of those almost ‘too good to be true’ recipes because it is so easy and delicious. Be sure to use firm ripe (but not overly ripe) pears with good flavor. INGREDIENTS: 1 unbaked pie crust 5-8 fresh ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into thick slices* 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter,...Read More

A twist on an old classic – adding a fresh pear slices to this panini takes it from mundane to memorable! INGREDIENTS: 4 slices Ciabatta bread 1 tablespoon honey mustard 6 slices ham (thinly sliced ham) 1 pear, peeled and thinly sliced 2 dashes ground black pepper 4 slices Havarti cheese 1 tablespoon soft butter...Read More