How to ripen pears and speed up the process (if you must)

As ubiquitous as they are come fall, pears remain a bit of an enigma. Why are they so hard when you buy them? Why do they ...
Oregonian

How do you harvest and ripen pears? Ask an Extension expert

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...
Simply Recipes on MSN

The Best Pear for Baking, According to 4 Pear Farmers

Klindt and Sherrell note that Bartletts are another great option for baking, but this flavorful pear is best when it is still ...
Yahoo

9 Types of Pears for Baking, Cooking and Snacking

These russet brown pears are not as sweet and juicy as some other types of pears, and they remain quite firm even when ripe. That said, ripe Bosc pears are delicious when eaten raw, and even more so ...