Sweet and juicy, pears combine nicely with Oregon blue cheeses, hazelnuts and Pinot Noir. They also make an excellent addition to salads and desserts. Choose from Bosc, Comice, Bartlett, D’Anjou or Red Stark Crimson.

Pear-Walnut Salad
6 servings assorted greens
2 med pears, thinly sliced
3 t honey
2 t lemon juice
¼ c walnuts, chopped
crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Toss together assorted greens and pear slices. Combine honey and lemon juice; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and blue cheese. Makes 6 servings.