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Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Bartlett pears are available year round; however their peak season is during the fall and winter months.
Current Facts
Bartlett pears are the most popular variety of pear in the United States. They are the first variety of pears to be harvested during the fall in Washington State. Pears are members of the rose family.
Description/Taste
Bartlett pears are the only pears that have a “true” pear (or pyriform) shape and taste. The fruit’s color brightens as it ripens, which is a characteristic unique to Bartlett pears; most pears do not change color when ripe. At harvest they are a vibrant green, changing to yellow when ready to eat. When unripe, the texture can be gritty. The Bartlett pear has a distinct flavor and sweetness, its white flesh has a smooth, buttery texture.
Applications
Bartlett pears can be eaten fresh, out-of-hand, or paired with cheese. They add a sweet flavor to salads and make excellent preserves, syrups, and chutneys. Bartlett pears are known as the “canning pear” because they have a distinct flavor and sweetness which preserves well. They make great additions to cakes, muffins, crisps and quick breads. Bartlett pears are also delicious dried or sautéed to compliment pork dishes. To ripen let sit at room temperature for a few days or in a paper bag to expedite the process, ripe Bartlett pears keep best in the refrigerator.
Geography/History
Bartlett pears are also known as Williams pears outside of the United States. They were discovered in England in 1765 and were introduced to the rest of England by a nurseryman named Williams. At the end of the 18th century Williams pear trees were imported to Massachusetts and planted on the Brewer estate. The estate was acquired by Enoch Bartlett, who later propagated and introduced the pear under his own name. Twenty-five years after it was introduced in the US, it was discovered that the Bartlett and the Williams were one in the same. Nowadays, more than 95% of the pears sold in the United States are grown in Washington, Oregon or Northern California.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Venissimo Cheese San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-358-9081 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Na Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-380-6791 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Vertex | San Diego CA | 858-404-6612 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Roseville Cozinha | San Diego CA | 619-794-2192 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Nordstrom Westfield Escondido (#364) | Escondido CA | 760-740-0170 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| Warren Walker School Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-223-3663 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Nordstrom Fashion Valley (#360) | San Diego CA | 619 295-4441 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House DT | San Diego CA | 619-233-1422 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Come on In Coast 9 | San Diego CA | 858-453-1400 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Avenue 5 | San Diego CA | 619-542-0394 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Cody's at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Sora Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-564-7100 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Dobsons | San Diego CA | 619-231-6771 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Papa Luna's Empanadas | San Diego CA | 858-255-8875 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Nordstrom Horton Plaza (#362) | San Diego CA | 602-741-6102 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Crust Pizzeria | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Relm-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-9463 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Brooklyn Girl | San Diego CA | 619-296-4600 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Urbn Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Ciro's & Sidebar | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Come On In Sorrento Valley | San Diego CA | 858-558-8964 |
| Relm-San Elijo | San Marcos CA | 760-798-9804 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-9085 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Enoteca Style | San Diego CA | 619-546-7138 |
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