Up Next
Back to Show
America the Bountiful
Pears in Oregon
Season 1
Episode 102
In 1847, an Iowa native brought pears into Oregon. In 2005, the Oregon legislature named the pear the state fruit as Oregon’s climate and soil allow pears of many varieties to thrive. Capri visits an orchard owned by a Japanese American family whose founders were held captive in an internment camp during WWII and she learns different ways pears can be prepared
Support Provided By
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Capri Cafaro catches crawfish in the bayou and experiences true Cajun cuisine.