Pearish the Thought

We received these gorgeous pears as a gift over holiday season, individually wrapped in gold-gilt circles of pale green tissue paper, each piece of fruit tinged with the loveliest blush. They were delicious and everyone was delighted to indulge in a luscious, special treat. It's the best kind of present; one that's beautiful and useful and enjoyable, and in this case, nourishing. One that can be shared and doesn't go to waste. We couldn't ask for anything better. Except maybe another case, since we're all out now, perish the thought...

Perfect Pear

Poaching pears in white wine

for tomorrow night's festivities!

Perspective

A neighbor invited a few families to a spur-of-the-moment cookout at her little bit of beachfront and I have to say it was a refreshing change from the usual. Why are we sometimes so challenged to step outside our spheres? Even the kids show a tendency to fall into a rut. Dinner at the beach? On a school night? With banjo-accompanied songs around the campfire? YES, we say, why NOT?!