24 - North Shore News - Sunday, March 26, 2000

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ONE of the most ver- satile members of the rose family — yes, the rose family — is the pear,

The cooler months of the year are traditionally consid- ered the peak of pear season. That means from now unt early spring, we can all enjoy these wonderful fruits in sal- ads, pies and other favorites dishes.

The best way to select your pears at the market is to

press vour thumls against the stem end of the pear. Ripened pears will be slightly soti to the touch.

Most pears do not change color as they ripen, however, the Bartlett pear will tum from green to yellow. This type of pear is available all year around, although they tend to be at their best from July through January. The Baruett is very sweet and is wonderful for fresh cating.

Some other popuiar vari- edes are the Anjou, Bose and Seckel. The Anjou pear is available from October through June and is a favorite of chefs for cooking. This is because it tends to hold up well throughout the cooking process.

Bosc pears have a beauti- ful shape with a long neck and rusty brown color. This makes them ideal as decora- tions for your table.

Seekel pears are a little more difficult to find. They are generally very small and have a reddish-brown color. These pears are particularly sweet.

Ifyou need co ripen your pears, try placing them in a brown paper bay at room temperature and check them after two to four days.

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PEARS are one of the most versatile members of the rose family and can be eaten or used for decoration.

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