I am appreciating the break from weeding and finding so much beauty in the coming to life of our new perennials.
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Pear Bounty, Part 2 – Pie and Dry
In this post, check out one of the easiest things to do with your bucket of pears, and one of the tastiest.
Pear Bounty, Part 1: Caramelized Pears
The bulk of our pear harvest was slated for caramelizing them with butter, brandy and honey, then freezing for year-round indulgence.
Ode to my flowering fruit trees, in photo
So much life and beauty to behold in these lovely pear and cherry trees.
Pear Wonder, Galette Goodness
Two weeks later, I’m still thinking about that pear tree. Man, that pear tree. My day started off with the usual, a cup of coffee, but also a not-so-usual slice of warm, brandy-caramelized pear galette. Yes, this was my breakfast, but hey, with the homemade ricotta filling, and grass-fed buttery, wholewheat crust, I figured it was a […]
The disheveled pear tree, a reflection of myself
This is an exciting year for us at our little budding homestead, not only because of the addition of bees, and a baby, but because the pear tree turned five and is now producing a decent show of pears. (Whether they are for us to enjoy, or the squirels is still up for debate, but we’re excited […]