California pears are grown only 22 miles away from Sacramento, America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. California pear farmers take pride in caring for their land and supplying the country with fresh, sustainably grown pears. We visited one of these pear farmers, Chuck Baker, in his orchard along the Sacramento Delta.
Take a look at this video captured in Chuck's beautiful orchard:
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California pears add the sweetness we crave while offering the nutrition our body needs.
California Bosc pears are the star of this Pan-Fried Honey Pears with Ginger Einkorn crafted by Erin Alderson of Naturally Ella. This dreamy recipe is the perfect mix of flavors and textures that satisfies the palate, and it incorporates nutrient dense ingredients that will keep us energized … [Read more...]
A satisfying and refreshing recipe that perfectly accompanies the start of California pear season!
At last California pear season has arrived! Most years you can expect to celebrate the start of pear season with a bang (fireworks that is) because the first pears in the USA are typically harvested around July 4. A late cold snap this Spring pushed back harvest a couple weeks, but the wait is over. … [Read more...]
Experience artisan farming and combining the beauty and freshness of California pears!
Tucked in a community just thirty minutes outside of Sacramento is one of 60 California pear farms, Greene & Hemly Orchards. The fifth-generation pear farm hosted Erin Alderson of Naturally Ella for a complete experience of their day-to-day operations as well as a tour of the orchards where their pears … [Read more...]
Fresh, new recipes perfect for celebrating and squeezing every last drop out of the California pear season.
From thyme-infused Bartlett pear sorbet and crisp salads, ideal for keeping cool during the Summer months of California pear season, to decadent baked goods filled with warm spices, perfect for cozying up with when the chill of Autumn sets in, there is something here for … [Read more...]
Today’s California pear farmer is, more often than not, part of a farming family who has been growing pears in the Golden State for generations.
Currently, there are approximately 60 pears farmers growing pears in California - many farming on the same land their forefathers planted in decades past. Pear trees live long, productive lives, California pear orchards average between 30 … [Read more...]
Your resource for cooking with pears and which varieties lend themselves best to different types of recipes.
Cook up a storm this season with a California pear cooking guide local Sacramentan Erin Alderson of Naturally Ella has put together to help you cook your way through the California pear season! Complete with a breakdown of which pear varieties are best for savory cooked meals, to which lend … [Read more...]
Your resource for pear variety availability, what to look for at the store, and some delicious recipe inspiration.
Make the most of this season with a guide by local Sacramentan Erin Alderson of Naturally Ella to help simplify the process of seeking out California pears from Summer through Fall at your local grocery store! The guide breaks down when each California pear variety is available, … [Read more...]
Just in time to ring in California's Golden Summer, the California pear website has gotten a fresh new look!
Squeeze the most out of the season by exploring the new calpear.com, now with quick access to the Artisan Farmers page, where you can meet a California pear grower, to the Our Fruit page, where you can learn about California pear varieties, availability, ripening, and nutrition, to the Recipes … [Read more...]
It's that time of year again. When harvesting begins in California's picturesque pear orchards by the river in the Sacramento Delta region of the state, with harvesting in California's Lake and Medocino Counties soon to follow. This means juicy, sun-kissed California pears are beginning their journey from these orchards to your local grocery store, and on to your table.
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