“Ugly” pears—the ones with lots of blemishes, also called “fall pears” or simply the ones that others have left behind at the supermarket or that you’ve forgotten in the fridge. I really like those kinds of pears. I actually find them beautiful, and when it comes to the true taste of a pear, nothing beats one of those…
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Red Berry Jam
This is my favorite jam when late summer rolls around—it’s such a beautiful and simple blend of blueberries and strawberries. You can use many other berry combinations in wild berry jams, but this simple blend has become a big hit in our house… It’s this exact ratio of blueberries to strawberries that both of our kids love…


