Pears are underrated. When it comes to the country’s most popular fruits, they don’t even make the top 10. But now that it’s peak pear season and the fruit is front and center at farmers’ markets and ...

Sweet, juicy and refreshingly crisp, pears have delighted taste buds for generations. Whether sliced into a salad, poached in a dessert or plucked and eaten straight from the tree, “people like pears ...

Now that I’m an empty nester, I don’t feel like cooking. When my husband and I sit down at the table, that empty chair is like a burr under my emotional saddle. I’ve tried sitting in my daughter’s ...

When it comes to losing weight, fruit is often the first food people turn to—it’s natural, sweet, and easy to eat on the go. But while apples and pears look similar and share many health benefits, ...

Yields 4 servings. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1 cup spiced rum (or pinot noir or Riesling wine) 1 cup pear juice 4 whole, peeled and cored pears 1. In a 2-quart sauce ...

Ultimately, if you’re eating too much fruit at the expense of other whole foods, it can actually lead to deficiencies in ...

Fruits, vegetables, and dairy are the healthiest sources of sugar, while combining sugary treats with protein and fiber can ...