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Produce Briefs...
Lobster Mushrooms
The Lobster mushroom is actually a parasitic hybrid of the fluorescent red-orange fungal parasite, Hypomyces lactifluorum, and the brittle white mushroom, Russula brevipes.
Jack Fruit
The largest of all tree-borne fruits, jack fruit is oval-shaped and knobbly-skinned. This fruit can weigh up to eighty or ninety pounds.
Description/Taste
Taylor's Gold pears have a shape very similar to a Comice pear; large and full at the base with no neck and a thick stem. They have a smooth, uniform, cinnamon-colored skin that may take on the occasional rose blush. With a delicate aroma and creamy flesh that is juicy and very tender, Taylor’s Gold pears offer a rich, sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Taylor's Gold pears are available from the fall through the early winter months.
Current Facts
Taylor’s Gold is an early season European pear variety related to the Comice pear. This European variety, botanically Pyrus communis, is most widely grown and found in New Zealand. The tasty Taylor’s Gold pears made its beverage debut in the fall of 2014 in Bold Rock Pear, a Virginia-based company’s hard cider.
Applications
Taylor’s Gold pears are ideal for making pies and sauces. Enjoy fresh out-of-hand, sliced on a salad, or pair with blue cheese or gorgonzola. The texture and sweetness of the Taylor’s Gold pear is well suited for baking. Ripen fruit at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe fruit for only a day or two.
Geography/History
This russet pear was first discovered in an orchard owned by Michael King-Turner in 1986 near Nelson, New Zealand. Initially believed to be a natural mutation of a Comice pear, the Taylor’s Gold pear is more likely a natural cross between a Bosc and a Comice pear. Taylor’s Gold has found popularity in New Zealand and was first grown in the US in Washington State in 1998 to mixed results. Taylor’s Gold pears are available in limited quantities.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Taylor's Gold Pears. One
is easiest, three is harder.| The Kitchn |
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Lychee and Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream with Merlot Poached Pears |
| Nutmeg Nanny |
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Pear Gorgonzola Easy Ravioli |
| Jenni Field's Pastry Chef |
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Taylor's Gold Pear Sorbetto |
Recently Spotted
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Pike Place Market
Frank's Quality Produce
Near Seattle, Washington, United States206-624-5666 About 241 days ago, 11/29/16 Spotter's comments : Taylor's Gold Pears spotted at Pike Place Market. Incredible, juicy and ready to devour Taylor Gold Pears!! 
Pike Place Market
Sosio's Produce In Pike Place Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United States1st Ave and Pike St., Seattle 98101 206-622-1370 www.sosiosproduce.com About 538 days ago, 2/05/16 Spotter's comments : Taylor's Gold Pears spotted at Pike Place Market. Last of the season, these are oh my god, pear-fection! Pike Place Market Near Seattle, Washington, United States About 607 days ago, 11/29/15 Spotter's comments : Taylor's Gold Pears spotted at Pike Place Market. 
Pike Place Market
Sosio's Produce In Pike Place Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United States1st Ave and Pike St., Seattle 98101 206-622-1370 www.sosiosproduce.com About 644 days ago, 10/23/15 Spotter's comments : Taylor's Gold Pears spotted at Pike Place Market. Local "Oh My God" Taylor Gold pears ;) |
