Multiple Choice  [Answers below]:

In what two countries is the pear the national fruit?  Japan and Italy, Canada and Egypt, France and South Korea

While blueberries are an, excellent, national fruit for US [their cousin, the bilberry, was praised in Succeed and Soar’s January 14 Thrive!], pears merit their national honor because of their sweet, cool, juiciness and for their health benefits, which includes:

• Fiber rich, which promotes regular bowel movements
• Low calorie, which supports weight loss
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Another benefit fall-ripening pears provide is the chance for exercise in fresh air and sunshine. For those living near Pittsburgh, check these U-Pick farms and orchards.

Here’s another quiz [don’t know what got into me with this pear post]. How many of these are names of pears?

Aurora	Bae	Black Worcester
Conference	Forelle	Harrow
Hood	Passe Crassane	Seckel
Singo	Stark Crimson	Sunrise

Answers:  All are types of pears & Pears are France and South Korea’s national fruit.

• Apple, Cranberry and Pear Crisp
• Spicy Pear Cookies
• Upside Down Pear Gingerbread Cake

• Cranberry Salad
• Pickled Gnger Asian Pear Coleslaw
• Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

• Slow Cooker Apple and Pear Sauce
• Balsamic Steak with Radicchio and Pears
• Fresh Pairs with Rosemary Sugar

Enjoy.COMMENT

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