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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Bosc pears are available year round.
Current Facts
Bosc pears develop their sweetness before other pears do in their ripening process, these pears can be eaten before their flesh has become fully soft.
Description/Taste
The Bosc, pronounced Bahsk, has a long tapering neck and lengthy stem. Shaped like no other pear and ranging from deep yellowish-brown to dark tan, its tender skin is brushed with bronze-russet markings. The dense crunchy flesh of this pear is sweetly spicy. To test for ripeness, use the typical thumb test for pears at its stem end. Bosc pears will yield to slight pressure somewhat less than other ripe pears because of their extra firm texture.
Nutritional Value
Pears offer a good source of vitamin C, folate and dietary fiber. One medium-sized pear has less than 100 calories. Most of the vitamin C content is in the skin of the fruit, so pears should be eaten unpeeled. Providing some potassium and iron, pears contain pectin, a soluble fiber that helps control cholesterol levels.
Applications
Having a sturdy dense flesh, this pear is ideal for cooking, especially poaching, sautéing or baking. The Bosc pairs perfectly with cheese, enjoy on a cheese plate or try a baked or slow roasted pear stuffed with gorgonzola. Thinly sliced and baked into a tart with crystallized ginger and rosemary makes for a simple yet flavorful dessert. To store, keep at room temperature until ripe and then refrigerate.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
A pear with several synonyms, the Bosc is also called Buerré and Butter Brine for its buttery texture, Calabasse Bosc for its gourd-like shape and is also called Kaiser Alexander in some countries.
Geography/History
First introduced to the eastern United States in the early 1830s, the Bosc pears grown in the United Stated today are considered to have originated in France. Bosc pears grow well in the Northwest, especially with the soil and climate of Oregon and Washington State. California also supplies these popular pears to the market.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Chaplos Restaurants & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-798-3888 frdesk |
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bistro West | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-9195 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Vertex | San Diego CA | 858-404-6612 |
| Brothers Café & Catering | San Diego CA | 619-595-0295 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Villa Capri Cucina Italiana | San Diego CA | 858-720-8777 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Bee Green Diet | San Diego CA | 858-551-1104 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Delta Gamma | San Diego CA | 916 847 9896 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Good Thyme Catering | San Diego CA | 619-764-3813 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria | Encinitas CA | 760-634-7671 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Sapori | Coronado CA | 619-319-5696 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Bosc Pears. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Gilt Taste |
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Pear Hazelnut Salad with Jam Jar Dressing |
| Barbara Kafka |
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Hot and Spicy Roast Pears |
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Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 45 days ago Market Street Near Colleyville, Texas, United States About 62 days ago Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Near San Francisco, California, United States About 121 days ago Spotter's comments : Frog Hollow pears are at their peak of season! |
