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By: Nicholas Leiss April 13, 2020

What’s in a name? Pears are one of the oldest cultivated fruits. In fact, there is evidence dating back to 5000 B.C. when Chinese diplomat Feng Li retired his diplomatic duties to study pears as a commercial venture. Think that’s old? The pear has been around since prehistoric times, when dried slices were unearthed from…

Maple & Black Pepper Glazed Parsnip with Speck, Pear & Walnut

By: Nicholas Leiss April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

Charcuterie, Cooked Vegetables, Fruit, Roasted VegetablesBlack Pepper, Maple Syrup, Parsnip, Pear, Speck, Walnuts9 Comments

Pears are one of my favorite fruits because of their versatility in adapting to both sweet and savory dishes. Here, I pair them with a glaze of beautiful, rich Hidden Springs Maple that is perked up with black pepper and balanced with parsnips roasted in brown butter. Day 1: Making the Maple & Black Pepper…