[merigayle]

I bought a bunch at Costco. How do i know when they are ready to eat? I have never had them.

 

[toe jam on crusty feet]

take a bite....if it's gross, they are not ready yet.<br><br><br><br><br><br>
your welcome <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">

 

[merigayle]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"> that's what DH said.

 

[Hippo]

They are probably ready, if unripe will have a distinctly greenish tint.<br><br>
They taste much better if you keep them in the refrigerator for awhile first. They have the consistency of watermelon - extremely crisp but almost 100% water.<br><br>
Their Japanese name is Nashi, I learned to love them there.

 

[Nettie]

Hippo should be the spokesperson for that fruit. I am over here salivating!

 

[hoopshot]

You should peel them -- the peel is kind of tough.<br><br>
My wife is Korean by birth and introduced me to these. They are really popular there.

 

[merigayle]

ok. i will eat one tomorrow <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"> Peel it and slice it and hope it tastes good <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

[toe jam on crusty feet]

well? how was it? we will need a full report on you rasian experience.

 

[merigayle]

It was gross. I made one of the girls i work with try it and she said it was not as good as they should be. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"> i have a case, so i will try another.

 

[muzicgrl]

I personally think they pretty much always taste gross. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad">

 

[toe jam on crusty feet]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"> How bout today? Was one good today? Could you maybe cook with them?

 

[merigayle]

pretty grody. i tried to give altoids some and she said she did not want to take the food i thought was gross <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"> she was on to me.

 

[Nettie]

I need to try one for myself. I have heard great things about them...

 

[Billy]

I love Asian pears. Thanks for reminding me that now is the season for them!

 

[maccabeth]

I have one I got yesterday at Whole Foods sitting on my counter right now! Might be a great mid-morning snack!<br><br>
Just for reference, I had my first one (and only one) a few weeks ago. It was slightly sweet, crispy and juicy. No mealy-ness of typical pears and definitely not sour. It was delicious!