Money may not grow on trees, but golden treasure does. Though they are called green Anjou pears, the bell-shaped fruits glistening in the October morning sun on a 20-foot tree at Kiyokawa Family Orchards, in Oregon’s Hood River Valley, exhibit a topaz sheen that makes them look like foot-sized jewels. “They’re on the sunny side…
Consider the Pear: How to Properly Ripen, Prepare, and Appreciate Fall’s Forgotten Fruit
Waldorf Pear Salad
The Waldorf salad may be traditionally made with apples, but we love it with the soft, seductive sweetness of ripe pears. Instead of gloppy mayonnaise, we toss crisp celery and fennel, toasted walnuts, grapes, and those succulent pears with Greek yogurt for a tangy take. Fresh herbs and sunflower seeds add texture and a modern…
Pear and Walnut Flatbread With Gorgonzola, Arugula, and Balsamic Glaze
This easy flatbread is made extra delicious with onions, gorgonzola, and a balsamic glaze finish. It can also be gluten-free friendly. Serves 4 12 ounces pizza dough, homemade or store-bought, or naan Oil 1 small red onion, sliced 1 medium pear, thinly sliced 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Arugula For the Balsamic…
Roasted Pear Crumble With Honey Yogurt
Whether served for breakfast or even dessert, this simple dish balances the warm sweetness of roasted pears and honey with creamy yogurt. It can be eaten any time of year, but it feels especially appropriate during autumn and winter when the flavors complement toasty days spent curled up on the couch or celebrating the holidays…
Give Your Granola the Pumpkin Spice Treatment—Real Pumpkin Included
If you love granola, you’re going to want a jar of this version in the kitchen all fall long. There’s a double dose of pumpkin—both puree and seeds—along with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and just a splash of maple, for a breakfast that tastes like the season. And since Halloween is on the horizon,…
3 Hearty Tuscan Soups to Celebrate the Return of Soup Season
I can tell autumn has arrived when I’m welcomed by a chill when I go downstairs in the morning to open the windows; when I fish out my heavier scarves from the wardrobe to protect myself from the cold wind; when apples, pears, chestnuts, mushrooms, and squashes begin to crowd the market stalls. But most…
Tuscan Potato, Porcini, and Chestnut Soup
This soup from southern Tuscany is quintessentially autumn, starring two of the season’s most representative ingredients: chestnuts and mushrooms. I picked it from the very traditional menu of a trattoria in Monte Amiata, an ancient and now dormant volcano that dominates the surrounding landscapes: the Val d’Orcia, Bolsena lake, the Chianti hills, and the Maremma…
It’s Apple (Planting) Season
Autumn is the time for winding down and relaxing, so they say. It’s when you are supposed to harvest the bounty of summer that you planted in spring, and sip your pumpkin spice lattes. This approach isn’t quite wrong, but it’s not the whole story. Fall is also a stealth time to get a head…
US Housing Starts Fall; Permits Hit One-Year Low as Shortages Bite
WASHINGTON—U.S. homebuilding unexpectedly fell in September and permits dropped to a one-year low amid acute shortages of raw materials and labor, strengthening expectations that economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter. The report from the Commerce Department on Tuesday also showed housing completions hitting a 13-month low. It followed on the heels of news…
Mini Apple Cakes With Maple Syrup
This is a fun dessert to make during weekends or holidays, especially if you involve children in the grating step. Of course, you can also shred the apples in a food processor, but where’s the fun in that? Try baking these cakes in decorative molds (very well greased), and dust generously with powdered sugar to…
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