Home At Last! with Patty Gironda

  I am determined to capture and enjoy every moment of spring that I can. This is a pear tree that bears a hard, sandy pear that I think be might be good for pickling. Someone explained that was the name "Sand Pear". Can't really find much on them. They are pretty to look at but difficult to enjoy . . . so this year I will experiment and see if I can't find a good use. Maybe poached with a raspberry coulee, or a pear galette with toffee. If you have information or ideas, let me know!

Home At Last! travels this week to Thomasville, Georgia, home of Sweet Grass Dairy. Award-winning artisan cheese-makers, Jeremy and Jessica Little share their passion for the most delectable cow and goat cheeses available in America today! Available in specialty markets and wine shops across the America, Sweet Grass Dairy has recently added convenient online ordering. Your artisan cheeses arrive beautifully packaged and carefully packed to ensure freshness! Aah . . .life's simple pleasures! A lovely plate filled with fresh fruit, Majool Dates and a simple Toffee Pear Galette. Try this simple galette with a simple cheese board from Sweet Grass Dairy, add a sparkling rose Cava and you’ve got a party! Toffee Pear Galette Cut Puff Pastry into 3" rounds. Spread Dulce De Leche Caramel within 1/2 inch of outer perimeter. Slice a halved, cored pear into slices about 1/8 inch thick Slice pear thinly-allowing for gentle fanning of pear. Place pear half on top of caramel. Create a simpl...