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USA Pears on the Menu in Dubai

Lynsey By on

Dubai is a growing tourist destination, with a seemingly constant stream of new hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls.  The Burj Khalifa just opened in January 2010: the tallest building in the world at 2,717 feet.  The new development surrounding the building contains 30,000 homes, nine hotels, 160 restaurants and the Dubai Mall (largest mall in the world – 1,200 stores!). With so many hotels and restaurants, the culinary opportunities are endless!  USA Pears recently became a proud member of The Emirates Culinary Guild, the association for professional chefs in the UAE, headquartered in Dubai. We recently invited chefs from the Guild to a training seminar in Dubai.  After a classroom-style introduction to our delicious USA Pears, we set the chefs loose in the kitchen to experiment and create their own culinary masterpieces. USA Green and Red Anjou are the most common varieties in Continue reading →

Everyone Deserves a Ripe Pear

Lynsey By on

In Southest Asia, it’s only natural that people are more used to the Asian pear varieties, which are more crunchy than our USA Pears.  So we offer samples, hand out brochures, and use signs – like the one above from Taiwan – to teach shoppers in supermarkets and fruit shops how to Check the Neck for ripeness so that they can properly enjoy a sweet, juicy USA Pear.  Gently press the neck of the pear with your thumb, and when it slightly yields, it’s ready to eat! Notice that Perry is checking a Red Anjou pear – not a coincidence for Taiwan.  The red USA Pear varieties – mostly Red Anjou and Starkrimson – are unique and becoming more and more popular in Taiwan due to their auspicious color.  Red is lucky in many Southeast Asian countries, especially around Chinese Continue reading →

USA Pears Strut Their Stuff on the Catwalk

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When you think fashion, the cities that probably come to mind are New York, Paris and Milan.  Add Chennai to that list.  Chennai is the fifth largest city in India, known for its culture, music and arts – and home of Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW). You might be wondering what the connection is between pears and an international fashion show.  Read on!  It was a fun and unique opportunity to showcase the natural beauty of USA Pears. On December 14-20, celebrities, models and up-and-coming designers gathered in Chennai for a series of 35 fashion shows, including popular Indian designers Gunjan & Rahul. Inspired by the vibrant colors of USA Pears, the duo designed a collection of 35 pieces that captures the essence of our favorite fruit.  From fresh greens and yellows to warm blushes and cinnamon browns, the runway Continue reading →

Holiday Delight!

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You may not be eligible to enter our holiday drink contest in Hong Kong, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the spirit of the season with a delicious USA Pear concoction.  If you’re not up for experimenting and coming up with your own original recipes, check out the beverage section on our website.  Try one of our festive cocktails or opt for a non-alcoholic refreshment like the ones pictured above.  You might not be familiar with a couple of the ingredients – so either drink is perfect if you are in the mood for something a little exotic! “Purple Angel” 1/2 Red Anjou pear 10-15 blueberries 8 Lychee 3 strawberries Splash of cranberry juice Crushed ice Slice all the fruits into pieces and combine all ingredients in blender. Pour and enjoy! “Cinnamon Ginger Anjou” 3 Green Anjou pears 2 slices ginger Continue reading →

Holiday Pear Tree, Minus the Partridge

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In Colombia this year, we challenged shoppers to get creative and use USA Pears in their holiday centerpieces.  We got some really great ideas and had some laughs looking through all the entries! With the pear season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to incorporate USA Pears into your winter and/or holiday décor!  Check out some ideas here, or get creative and come up with your own!  Email me a photo of how you use the green, red and golden USA Pears in your decorating.  Five randomly-selected pear-lovers will win a USA Pears snowglobe!  1st place winner: The runner ups:  And, a few honorable mentions for those that were cute and/or a little bit crazy! Because who can resist Santa-bearded pears, poker-playing pears, and lounging on the beach?   Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn

The Spirits of Healthy Living

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This year in Indonesia, supermarkets are holding special promotions to teach shoppers about the great taste and nutritional benefits of eating fresh fruits grown in the U.S.  This, of course, includes USA Pears!  The program is called “The Spirits of Healthy Living.”  In the stores, shoppers have the opportunity to sample all of the fruits and get new recipes to try at home.  Even if you don’t live in Indonesia, you can benefit from The Spirits of Healthy Living!  Become a fan on Facebook by clicking here, and you’ll get updates on a variety of different fruits and vegetables, including nutritional information and the health benefits that they can give you! Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn

One Week, 4 Countries, Multi-Varieties!

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I spent last week visiting some of our markets in Central America, starting south and working my way north, one country per day:  Panama City, Panama; San Jose, Costa Rica; San Salvador, El Salvador; and Guatemala City, Guatemala. I saw many delicious-looking USA Pears in all of the markets, and the quality of the fruit is outstanding, especially considering the long journey required to arrive!  The most popular variety is usually the Green Anjou, followed by Red Anjou and Bosc.  This year there is also interest in trying the smaller varieties, like Forelle and Seckel.  The more varieties, the better!  It’s great to see shoppers introduced to all the different flavors that USA Pears have to offer.  (Side note: you must go to your own grocery store and pick up as many varieties of USA Pears that they have, then Continue reading →

Delicious Pear Nachtisch (Dessert!) from Germany

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With fall in full swing, the crisp autumn air makes evenings the perfect time to cozy up next to the fire and enjoy a delectable dessert.  To add an international flavor, try one of these decadent recipes from Germany.  Use the German names of each dish to expand your vocabulary and impress friends and family! Steamed White Wine Amaretto Pear with Espresso Chocolate Sauce Amaretto Birnen Ingredients for 4 servings: 450 ml white wine (2 cups) 50 ml Amaretto (1/4 cup) 1 slice organic orange peel 4 USA Anjou pears 1 cinnamon stick 250 ml milk (1 cup) 1 small bag (2 g) espresso instant powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pinch of salt 150 g dark chocolate Preparation: Boil up white wine with Amaretto and orange peel. Peal pears and remove stem. Use a kitchen knife to carefully cut out a small wedge-shaped Continue reading →

A Pear in Provence

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This month, while traveling through the Provence region of France, specifically the Côtes du Rhône wine region, I had the opportunity to taste magnificent food, delicate wines, and absorb the gourmet culture of the French countryside. There, the French have a particular way of enjoying life: fresh fruits and vegetables from open air markets, a healthy dose of wine, and a slower pace. The climate is perfect for growing Mediterranean fruits – warm, fairly dry, and sun-baked. Provençal wines are frequently paired with fruits grown in the region – pears, melons, apricots, etc. Pairing fruit with wine has been a worldwide tradition for centuries; pears, for instance, are a nice combination with red, white, or rosé wines, and are exceptionally pleasant matched with dessert wines. In addition to the benefit for your palate, a moderate amount of wine has particular Continue reading →

Meet Israel’s “Pear Man”

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In Israel, he’s known as “The Pear Man.”  He gets stopped on the street with questions and stories about USA Pears and pear recipes.  Much to his surprise, he has even had his voice recognized over the phone – “Hey, aren’t you the Pear Man?” His name is Yuval Bar-Ner, and he is our USA Pears representative in Israel.  So how did he become so recognizable when our representatives are usually known for working behind the scenes with supermarkets and fruit shops?  Well, Yuval is the host of his very own TV cooking show, where he features recipes that use our favorite ingredient: USA Pears, of course! Yuval insists that everyone try this recipe – it’s both simple and delicious!   Fish & Pear Chips  Pear Chips 2 Firm USA Bosc Pears – skin on 2 teaspoons cornstarch  Remove the Continue reading →