Pears – KOHO 101.1

Leavenworth ‘Spring Sensations’ Celebrate Local Pears, Restaurants

April 3, 2019 |

The Leavenworth region exports the largest organic pear harvests in the U.S. To celebrate, the Bavarian Village turns culinary in April with a month-long “prost” to the pear called Spring Sensations. Morgan Eastman, the Events Director for the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about Spring Sensations, Taste Leavenworth and Restaurant Week.

Not Just Apples and Cherries, Another Big Pear Crop For NCW This Year

August 16, 2018 |

North Central Washington is prime territory for growing apples and cherries. But it’s also one of the premier growing regions globally for pears. Marcus Bellissimo reports.