Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. It breaks the overnight fasting period (break-fast) and furnishes the body with a new supply of glucose needed to boost our energy level and alertness, while at the same time providing the necessary essential nutrients we need to…
Pears
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Continue ReadingAiry and crispy on the outside, rich and buttery inside, combined with tasty fruit to balance the flavor – that is a good Danish pastry. This multi-layered, sweet, laminated pastry was actually introduced by Austrian bakers when they were hired in Denmark in 1850 during a strike with Denmark bakery…
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Continue ReadingPears are considered to be one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits. Pears are versatile and have a long storage life. This allowed them to be traded as a valuable and much-desired commodity in ancient times. They are so beloved that even the Greek poet Homer paid homage to pears…
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Continue ReadingFall is quickly approaching, and that gives us the perfect opportunity to make something with seasonal fruits. Of course, you can make do with the canned variety, but working with fresh ingredients almost always gives better results. Among the various fall fruits, one of the easiest to work with are…
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Continue ReadingPear is an Old World fruit with an obscure origin. Some believe it originated from China, in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains, while others claim that it was from Western Europe or North Africa. What we can say for sure is that this crunchy, delicious and juicy fruit…
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Continue ReadingThe martini is perhaps the most famous of cocktails. Combining this classic drink with delicious Pittman & Davis Bartlett Pears creates a flavorful new spin on an old favorite. The Bartlett Pear Martini is lightly sweet and with a little preparation ahead of time, very easy to make. Bartlett Pear…
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Continue ReadingPittman & Davis Bartlett Pears Are a delicious snack on their own, but they also make a fantastic addition to salads. This easy but sophisticated salad combines the sweet delicate flavor of of Pittman & Davis Bartlett Pears with the rich, creamy taste of blue cheese. The included dressing recipe…