by Fruit Maven | Jan 13, 2012 | Apple, Pear, recipe
Today I am bringing you one of the most comforting, toasty, tender baked goods I have ever made, not to mention one of the easiest. In the last week I have made this recipe no less than four times and I don’t think I will get tired of it any time soon. Other...
by Fruit Maven | Dec 14, 2011 | Pear, recipe
As I mentioned in my recent post about Warren pears, I like pears but have a hard time getting super excited about them in their raw form. I do love one here or there, but for the most part when I have pears they end up lending their delightful presence to something...
by Fruit Maven | Dec 14, 2011 | Pear
I keep hearing about the Warren Pear! The WARREN PEAR! Oprah likes it. Martha likes it. The LA Times likes it. It was starting to feel ridiculous how much I was seeing this new-to-me variety pop up everywhere, which of course made my cynical side come out in full...
by Fruit Maven | Nov 19, 2011 | Pear
The Comice Pear is know for being the Christmas pear and being an absolute favorite among the well fed masses. This is the same variety of pear that Harry & David rebranded as the Royal Riviera Pear and sells for exorbitant amounts throughout the holidays. Which...
by Fruit Maven | Feb 12, 2010 | Apple, Banana, Cherimoya, Citrus, Fig, Mangosteen, Maven, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Pear, Plum, Pomegranate, Tangerine
There is something sexy, enticing and adventurous about fruit. In some ways trying a new fruit is like falling in love. It requires abandon and risk. You have to search for it and once found, you have to be patient and careful so you don’t bruise or damage the...
by Fruit Maven | Jan 31, 2010 | Pear
If there are at least three different bottles of hand sanitizer within 20 feet of you at all times, then this Bartlett Pear is the fruit for you! APPEARANCE Rating: Nice yellow and red skin, gets lots of bruises though so be gentle. AROMA Rating: Full and fragrant,...
