Seasonal Fruits and Veggies to Eat Right Now

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Pears: These pretty fruits are a good source of dietary fiber, particularly if un-peeled. They also contain significant amounts of vitamin C and potassium. Did you know there are over 3,000 varieties of pears? Try different types -- each one has its own unique flavor, texture and sweetness.
How to eat them: These mighty fruits are tasty raw, in salads, poached, baked, dried, canned, and grilled. They can also be

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Photo by: CN Digital Studio

Pears: These pretty fruits are a good source of dietary fiber, particularly if un-peeled. They also contain significant amounts of vitamin C and potassium. Did you know there are over 3,000 varieties of pears? Try different types -- each one has its own unique flavor, texture and sweetness.
How to eat them: These mighty fruits are tasty raw, in salads, poached, baked, dried, canned, and grilled. They can also be used interchangeably with apples in recipes.
Try this: Poached pears are so elegant, and a wonderful way to showcase these divine fruits. Choose pears that are about a day before perfect ripeness; peel and core. In small pot, add Riesling wine, half as much orange juice, sweetener (Sarno likes to use apricot paste), a handful of sweet spices such as cinnamon stick, vanilla bean and star anise. Bring to simmer, drop in pears, poach for about 8 minutes. Remove, cool and serve. Continue to reduce the poaching liquid into an incredible Riesling syrup to accompany your poached pears. Amazing.

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