10 mins 3 hrs 8 Heat the oven to 190C/180C fan/gas mark 5. Halve 8 pears from stem to base. You don’t need to core them, and leave the stalks intact if possible. Put the pears in a roasting tin ...

It’s time to phase this tree out in favor of better adapted or native trees,” writes one Utah horticulturist. “We need to ...

Once a popular landscaping choice, the Callery pear tree, specifically the Bradford pear cultivar, is now facing bans and eradication efforts due to its invasive nature. While lauded for its ...

Pears are normally sold hard as they bruise easily. They will ripen in a few days at room temperature, but turn woolly if over-ripe. Pears are served cooked or raw, but in either case toss in a ...

Poached pears are such an elegant dish, light enough to enjoy after a heavy main. Avoid overripe pears as they can become mushy and lose their regal shape. Using a vegetable peeler, pare the zest ...

Countless Bradford pear, or Callery pear, trees across the area have started to bud, with some even being in an early full bloom. The beauty of the tree's white and pink flowers is offset by the ...