It may seem natural to equate winter with comfort food and not fresh fruits and vegetables, but there are plenty of fruits that come into season in the wintertime – and you need them! Bereft of sunlight, the long, dark, cold winter days can deprive you of nutrients and sap…
Pears
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Continue ReadingAre you pumped for pear season? You should be – while apples (the quintessential fall fruit) have a reputation for keeping the doctor away, pears (the “other” fall fruit) also do their part in keeping you healthy. In fact, some of pears most powerful health benefits directly address our greatest…
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Continue ReadingShift into the subtle sweetness of fall with this heart-healthy salad. Scrumptious Pittman & Davis pears, chewy golden raisins and a touch of honey add a natural sweetness, while crunchy walnuts add a punch of protein. Serve with butternut squash soup on crisp fall evenings, or pack and carry for…
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Continue ReadingAre you a fan of warm, fall fruit dishes? These delectable baked pears make a perfect dessert! As good as baked apples any day, walnuts give this began dish crunch while fragrant cinnamon spices it up. Feel free to substitute honey for the maple syrup, and enjoy them plain or…
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Continue ReadingHealthy but full of flavor, these low-calorie treats will brighten up your next luncheon or shower. To make them a bit more substantial, add some shredded chicken and watch how fast they vanish! Tuck each one into a colorful napkin for a lively visual presentation. Ingredients: 2 Pittman & Davis…
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Continue ReadingFall is coming, and fall fruit peared – er, that is, paired! – with sweet cinnamon is always a fragrant treat. So simple and yummy, these warm and buttery chopped pears are delicious when served with your favorite granola as a topping for vanilla ice cream. Use any type of…
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Continue ReadingDo you not like to buy pears because you feel like they don’t last very long? You may not know how to store them – or how to choose a good pear to begin with. A pear is ready to eat when it yields to gentle thumb pressure at the…
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Continue ReadingA sweet and savory sweet pork rub gives the chops a tangy kick while the spicy pear chutney balances the flavor nicely. Tastes (and smells) amazing! Ingredients: 1½ lbs. thin-sliced pork chops (about 8-10) 3 Pittman & Davis pears, peeled and diced ¼ cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp. plus ½…
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Continue ReadingThe delicious aroma of this cinnamon-spiced pear dessert will permeate your whole house. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream if you like! Ingredients 4 slices whole wheat or sour dough bread, torn into quarters 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp.…
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Continue ReadingBrown Butter Pear Crepes Looking for a delicious new crepe filling? When the temperature drops, this is a perfect dish for a weekend morning! The sweet maple butter glaze offsets the brown sugared pears perfectly…you can even enjoy them as an elegant dessert. Ingredients: Crepes 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2…