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By Kate Lawson / The Bulletin
October 5, 2010
Pears have taught me patience.
I have learned when I purchase them from the farmer s market or the grocer that while they look like perfection, they may need a day or two at room temperature to reach their peak flavor. Unlike most fruits that ripen on the tree, the pear is harvested when it's....