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Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> "Becca" > wrote in message
>
>> You are probably right about Harry & David, but I had some of their pears
>> this year and they were the best pears I have ever had. Incredibly moist
>> and sweet.. It was a gift, I would never spend that much money on pears,
>> myself. lol
>>

>
> I was sent some as a gift and they were excellent. We can though, get some
> Bosc pears locally that are even better. Juicy and as sweet as candy. They
> have about a 4 week season and then are gone.


Thanks, I may try some Bosc pears. I love fruit, but pears were never
my favorite (maybe it was the pears my mother grew?). When this gift
came in the mail, I was not excited about it, until my oldest son
tempted me into tasting the pears. I am glad he did, they were wonderful.

Becca