On Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:29:55 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 05/02/2012 11:58 AM, sf wrote:
>
> >> Can't figure it out. Maybe I should squirt 'em with ethylene!
> >
> > Huh, Anjous and especially Bartlett will be firm even when ripe. I
> > usually buy Bartlett and haven't had any trouble so far. I guess
> > you're stuck cooking them instead of eating them raw.
> >
>
> Anjous are firm when ripe?

Like I said, I usually buy Bartlett. They're side by side and I go
with Bartlett. I know I've bought Anjou and liked them, but I don't
remember them being particularly soft.

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