Pacific Northwest Canned Pears


			Editors and reporters, welcome to the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service virtual pressroom. For more information about canned pears or the canned fruit industry in general, please contact Mark Miller or call him at 866.843.4910. COPYRIGHT-FREE ARTICLES Feel free to use these royalty- and copyright-free articles in consumer publications or newsletters. Color Pages: (Made with the help of ECES) Brunch is Served Bring the spirit and color of spring into your home by embracing timeless Easter traditions. Gathering friends and family for a day of decorating eggs and hosting a festive brunch are perfect ways to enjoy the season. With canned pears on the menu, you can't go wrong! Finger Foods for Festive Fun This year, let simplicity be the inspiration for the winter season. Instead of planning a sit-down dinner party-serve festive finger foods buffet style so everyone is satisfied. With festive recipes and simple preparation, entertaining has never been so easy! Sweet Summer Salads They say two is company—and in this case it's a couple of tasty, versatile ingredients that are combined as convenient starting points for easy summer salads. Toasty, crunchy almonds and soft and sweet canned pears perfectly compliment eachother for a menu that tastes great and will keep you cool the whole summer. 'Tis the Season for Delightful Desserts Don't let the stress of holiday baking keep you away from friends and family this winter. With the help of canned pears, make simple desserts that look fabulous but don't require a huge chunk of your schedule. Home is Where the Heart is As the seasons change and the chill of autumn returns, cozy up in the kitchen with these flavorful recipes sure to bring the family together. PEAR REPORTS: What a 'Tween Eats… A Close-Up Look at Today's American Kids For the past several years, the Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service (PNCPS) has closely watched the eating habits and trends of America's youth, especially 'Tweens, kids ages 6 to 12. Read about what we found.		Matte Releases: (Made with the help of NAPS) Win Over Tricky Toddler Palates with Canned Pears Finding it hard to please your toddler when it comes to meals? Try our kid-approved recipes! Canned Pears: Always Ripe & "Pear-fect" Canned pears can add the perfect sweetness to any spring recipe when warmer months hit and the menu needs sprucing up for guests. Give From the Heart of Your Kitchen What do you give to the person who has everything? Follow these simple instructions to create a personalized gift basket sure to warm any kitchen. A Harvest of Ideas for Tasty Autumn Meals You don't need to be a gourmet chef to find success in the kitchen! Combine convenient ingredients and easy steps to make this fall-inspired meal. Speed Scratch Cooking can be Scrumptious Combining fresh ingredients with canned or prepared ones provides a home-cooked meal minus the fuss! Longer Days Mean Light and Delicious Entreees Lighten up your Spring meals with a little fruit. Try this Pear Cherry Crepes recipe so delightful, break out the white coat because guests will ask to thank the chef! Turn Holiday Leftovers into Holiday Makeovers This holiday season, don't get bored with leftovers, revive them with delicious, ready-to-use canned pears! PRESS RELEASES: For recipe photos to accompany these releases, please email Mark Miller. Back to School It's time to head back to school and PNCPS has lots of nutritious recipes to pack for that someone special. The Great Outdoors Sometimes, food just plain tastes better al fresco! Share with your readers easy tips and recipes for a day outdoors. 'Tweens Cuisine Kids 7 - 12 can be really picky about what they eat, but are they getting enough nutrition in their diet? Show them how to prepare their own healthy foods that taste great with these recipes.