Evening star., 1952-07-31
By Violet FouIkner

Bartlett pears from California
orchards are the latest offering
to swell the summer fruit basket.
Word from the West Coast says
the pears are coming onto the
market faster than had been pre-
viously expected which should
result in some good weekend
specials" for the next two or three
weeks. Bartletts are a favorite
canning pear, a large percentage
of the crop going to the canneries.
If you're interested in some Of the
fruit for canning or freezing it
would pay you to keep an eye on
the supplies at your local store.
The growers say this season pro-
duced one Of the finest crops in
many years. New techniques in
cultivation, thinning and spraying
have been responsible for this
steady improvement in quality.
Pears, like most fruits, need
to be fully ripe to be at their best
in flavor, texture and juicinesS.
Unlike many fruits, pears are best
when permitted to ripen off the
trees. With a Bartlett. color is
the true determining factor fer
ripeness. When the green tinge
turns to a yellow or golden hue,
the pears are ripe. This rule
doesn't hold with some of the
later varieties that remain a.
definite green even when ready to
eat II the pear yields to gentle
pressure in the hand. they'll be
creamy. juicy and sweet inside.
It's hard to beat fully ripened
pear for good eating. especially
when you think to include wedge
of blue cheese to spread on the
slices. However, we all like a
change from time to time, so, for
q hot weather dessert. try placing
a peeled and pitted pear half on
a dessert plate. Top with a scoop
of vanilla ice cream and pour over
it sweetened fresh raspberries
which have been pressed through
a sieve.
Rock Lobster in Cons
Add this to your list for quick
summer meals the South Afri-
can rock lobster now available in
cans. We're glad the Gamers in
South Africa decided to do this,
because it means we can keep a
few cans on the shelf to use when
ever we need q meal in hurry.
It's the same meat you've come to
enjoy In a frozen state. Only diff
ference is that it's precooked in
the can and all ready to serve.
The meat is in q solid piece, it's
the whole lobster tail twisted in a
circle to 1T the can. The canned
product is available in supermar-
kets under q number of different
trade names. Whatever the brand,
the product Is clearly identified
on each can. Good in salads and
Newburgs and q handy item to
have on hand for whipping up
last-minute canapes and hors
d'oeuvres.
August PIentifuIs
Prospects are for volume guam
titles Of crisp, fresh snap beans,
sweet corn and tomatoes during
the month of August, according
to reports issued by the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Other plentifuls featured for mid
summer tables include peaches,
pears, oranges, lemons, lines, tur-
keys and Stewing hens, and a va
riety Of fresh and frozen fish. Am
pie supplies of non-fat dry milk
solids, cheddar cheese, buttermilk
and cottage cheese are still more
items on the list.
For the current week you'll
find salad makings among your
best buys. Tomatoes (again) are
pouring in from all sides, with
lettuce and cucumbers good run
ming mates. Market men say the
demand for vegetables requiring
cooking was slow this past week.
It's easy to see why. No one was
spending any more time around a
kitchen range than was absolutely
necessary. Cabbage and carrots,
both in good supply, are two more
vegetables that are just as good in
-open o Convenient VI