sf wrote on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:00:05 -0700:

>> Thanks, some good rules but do you have any advice on pears?
>> I've never had much success with them.

> My rule is to buy one that is blemish free and let it sit at
> room temperature for three days. Bam! Good eating.

In my experience, pears just sit and appear unripe to the touch until
you are not noticing when they turn to mush!

That's one reason why I eat Seckel pears which are sweet and flavorful
while still firm.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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