Abby and I finally got around to watching Julie & Julia last week, so naturally, I was inspired to make some fabulous culinary creation. While it might not have been as fancy as Julia’s special Beef Bourguignon, or a Chocolate Soufflé, this pear tart was definitely worth trying. Pies can have the tendency to be almost a little too sweet sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, I have a major sweet tooth. But, there are some meals where the major sugar extravaganza is just a bit overwhelming. …

Remember this post where I showed you the delicious basket of pears Jessica sent me? As the last of them were starting to soften, I decided to incorporate them into a meal.
A few years ago, my sister told me about how her friend adds a splash of vanilla extract to her french toast. I tried it, and have been a convert ever since. I thought pears would be a nice addition, and I diced them and grilled them in the skillet along side the french toast. …

I had a simple snack this afternoon of about a half of a diced pear and some grapes.

After work, I had to make a detour back to my Judo classroom. I accidentally left my wedding ring on last night when working out and the instructor asked me to take it off. This is for safety reasons, because it could get caught on something and potentially break my finger. Anyway, I am sure you can see where this is going…
So, I had my instructor unlock the door for …

Breakfast
My family is getting together for a belated Birthday lunch for me, and I don’t want to spoil my appetite. I don’t want to be ravenous when I get there and not be able to enjoy the flavors, so I think I need a little snack. I decided a pear with a little melted havarti dill cheese sounded good.

For anyone that enjoys food pairings, apples and pears go GREAT with cheese!!! This was delicious.
I have a little time before lunch, so I’ll go ahead and squeeze in …