Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.

There’s not much that surpasses the flavors of apples, pears, grapes, figs or persimmons in the cool fall months. You should always consume produce in-season for the best flavor and nutrition, but ...

Juicy, full-flavored pears should be enjoyed year-round. Preserve some of that flavor by canning pears when they are available in the fall. Varieties suitable for canning include Bartlett, Harrow ...

Ripe, juicy pears can be such a treat—especially during the cold winter months when those spring and summer fruits are long gone and you're craving something sweet and fresh. These delicate fruits are ...

As the seasons change and fresh fruits come into abundance, there’s no better way to capture their vibrant flavors than by making jam and jelly recipes. Even if you are a novice in the kitchen, ...