On Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:53:36 -0400, James Silverton
> wrote:

> I've always thought that pears were chancy things to buy in supermarkets
> tho' Harry and David are quite good at sending expensive pears that will
> ripen.
>
> Anyone got any tips for picking pears? The only ones I have had luck
> with are the small variety (do they call them Forelle) pears?

Grocery store pears should feel hard and many are not meant to be
soft, ever. I give them three days and cut into one - it should be
juicy and delicious. Works for me every time.

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