The warm, comforting flavors will win over the pickiest eaters in your family, guaranteed! An elegant side dish for any menu, this unique salad blends sweet pears with savory bacon and cheese with a tasty dressing that will elevate any meal. Whether you serve it for a weeknight dinner or…
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Continue ReadingPear season is almost here, and one of the first varieties in line are our bountiful Bartletts! One of the world’s most popular pear varieties, Bartlett Pears are large with the classic pear-shape: rounded bottom half tapering to a small, curved neck. When Bartletts are mature but not yet fully…
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Continue Reading“Apple pie without a piece of cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze!” The cheese is baked right in and sweet pears balance out the tart apples in this updated twist on classic apple pie. Sure to be a hit at the end of any meal (holiday or otherwise)!…
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Continue ReadingComice pears, often dubbed the “Christmas pear,” are beloved for their succulent sweetness and buttery texture. But when exactly do these delightful fruits grace our tables with their presence? Let’s uncover the seasonal timeline of Comice pears and learn the best time to indulge in their exquisite flavor. Peak Season:…
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Comice pears are curvaceous orbs of sweetness colored bright green with accents of russet red. More aromatic than its cousins the Anjou, Barlett and Bosc pears, the Comice has a unique texture that changes as it ripens. Michael Engel, chef-owner of Pastiche Bistro and Wine Bar in Milwaukee is a…
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While all pears fall into the same category nutritionally, the Comice Pear stands head and shoulders above its well-known cousins, the Anjou, Bartlett and Bosc pear. The nutritional components may be similar, but the taste of the Comice is what sets it apart as superior. Nutritionally, pears are commonly grouped…
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Comice Pears are a variety of pear created in the mid-1800s in France. The official name of the Comice is ?Doyenne du Comice?. Since that time, it has come to be produced commercially in the United States. The four most common pears produced in the US are: Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc…
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You’ve been blessed to receive a gift of Comice Pears! You are enjoying their delicate sweet flavor but have been wondering about others ways of eating your pears. Because of their delicate fragrance, beautiful skin and juicy, velvety flesh, Comice pears are the perfect compliment to many dishes and can…