Poached pears in wild thymes and raspberries, a mysterious beautiful conconctionIt feels so good to be back here in my comfort zone but I would admit that my magic wand still stays a bit rustic having been unused for a moment. As I was inspecting the beautiful wild thymes I gathered with my husband yesterday in the nearby forest during our short promenade I could'nt get out of my head what happened during the first day I arrived in Philippines for my dad's wake.
Vibrant wild thymes...I know that my poached pear in wild thyme and raspberry recipe doesn't sound too spooky and could be unfit for my uncanny post. But I tell you it's worth trying.
Poached pears in wild thyme and raspberries
1 kg of pear (about six pieces)
220 g of sugar
500 ml of water
about a handful of fresh wild thymes
150 g of fresh raspberries
Wash and peel the pears leaving the stems intact. Mix the sugar and water in a casserole and cook slowly over medium fire. Stir the syrup non stop until the liquid boils. Let the thyme and half of the raspberries infused in the syrup for an hour out of fire. Using a fork crush the thyme and raspberries in the casserole and strain the liquid. Put back the liquid in the casserole and cook the pears at a medium heat for about twenty to thirty minutes. Remove the pears delicately and let them stand in a plate. Reduce the liquid to half until it thickens a bit. Dress the plate with a pear in the middle and fresh raspberries around. You may add up some fresh thymes on the pear. Pour over the sauce.
Agent Molder will probably like this dessert....
Pretty aren't they?
35 comments:
Dear Dhanggit, I am so happy to have read your comment on my post as I know you are stronger and far better! babe great to see your kitchen is on now, those pears are awesome! sunny & sidney
So, so very glad you're sharing your beautiful food with us again! Your pears look scrumptious!
That's a beautiful-looking dessert! Glad to have you back in action, Dhanggit.
Im sooooo happy you come back again!! welcome dear. These pears are the most beautiful I seen!! Looks amazinG! xxGloria
Ah, that makes you, me, and Marvin who have recently poached pears, haha :) Even if you claim to be a bit rusty, your work is still as beautiful as ever. I especially love the creative way you peeled the pear! And how could I resist those raspberries?
I too am Catholic and I firmly don't believe in ghosts-- you know, physical manifestations of spirits, frightening us, etc. But I do believe that the power and strength of love overcomes death, and time and space. Your dad will always be in your heart and mind, and he does not have to move candlesticks or such to prove that he'll be at your side, guiding your way :) Take care, Dhanggit.
I'm sure your father is there watching over you!
This dessert is so elegant and beautiful!
I was raised Catholic but am open to many things. I believe what occured as I have has similar experinces. Our loved ones may be gone from the earth but their presence lives on . Sometime I look at a relative , a friend,or myself and see my mother staring back, because she's in us.
Your dessert id lovely. Glad your finding comfort creating baeutiful disheslike these.
I am sure your Papush is delighted to see you back in circulation. He may not be physically present but he lives in your heart!
I only make pears with chocolate and nuts but this one is quite original with thyme, didn't know it's possible. I just use thyme usually on meat and fish !
Being a Catholic I shouldn't believe in reincarnation and ghosts, but I do.
I think I'll poach some pears after reading this beautiful poached pears and Marvin's.:)
I love poached pears! Welcome back dhanggit. When a family member passes, my mom ALWAYS sees or feels something metaphysical.
Welcome back home- *hugs* I believe that it's always possible to hear the voice or comfort of a lost one. After my uncle die I would dream of him Healthy again and happy.
A gorgeous dessert and stunning photos.
Your story gave me goosebumps! Wow.
And the pears are gorgeous. I love thyme and am so jealous that you can gather it wild.
It warms my heart to see that you're back in the kitchen, Dhanggit. Thank you for a beautiful post and equally beautiful recipe. When you get a minute, there is an award for you on my blog. Best, Susan
That must be the most beautiful desert I have ever seen, I love the little bit of peel you left...so cool.
welcome back!
this recipe sounds and looks fabulous. i featured it on my blog yesterday morning...hope you check it out: http://pennappetit.blogspot.com/2008/05/friday-blog-lovin-poached-pears-in-wild.html
:)
Glad you are back Dhanggit! The dessert is so beautiful-it looks like a piece of art.
I believe your story! I really do. I don't think it's spooky.
it doesn't only look nice, dhanggit, it must also taste as good as it looks! ^_^ i hope you're truly better now.
Hey Dhanggit, welcome back & good to see you so strong & back to what you enjoy! Take care girl...
I think it is wonderful that your dad was there :) Take care!
Yes, these are so very pretty and delicious! Welcome back and it feels to great to see, smell and read your blog! You are loved!
When my grandfather passed away I had a similar experience. I believe that maybe is something about our love for our beloved relatives... I don't know , is hard to explain, but makes me stay peaceful with myself and conforting
Nice to see you again posting and see your amazing recipes and beautiful photos
Shows the closeness you shared with your dad...
lovely recipe and lovelier pic
Nice to have you back!
And you have such beautiful colors here.
Hi there
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Dear Dhanggit, so nice to see you around! Take one step at a time, you'll find new meanings for your magic wand. :-) Lovely poached pears with wild thyme. I'm not sure about Agent Molder but I would love it!
so sorry to hear about your dear dad's demise, dear dhanggit.
hugs to you.
after my mom passed away, i had similar experiences like yours.
Dear Dhanggit, yoohuuu!!! where are you??? I have an Award to you in my Blog.xxGloria
Hamlet said it best, Dhanggit: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
I am so glad you are back, dear girl. What a lovely day, spending it collecting thyme. Beautiful recipe! It suits you. : }
Hi Dhanggit! So happy to see you back in the kitchen...and with such a beautiful dessert as that :)
I don't want to believe in ghosts...but that doesn't mean I don't get tingly/goosebumpy feelings! I do like what Manggy said though - "the power and strength of love overcomes death, and time and space" - very well said!
Welcome back! Missed you.
If you felt something, I think it must have been your dad. Who knows what really happens in the afterlife?
I like the vibrate color and presentable of your pear.Look so elegant.
Bigboysoven, the pleasure is mine too! i'm glad to be back too :-)
Ann and Jack, thanks to both of you!!
Gloria, me tooo!!
Manggy, hahaha its true!! i saw yours and Marvin's poached pear recipes!!it should have ben a fiesta of pears!
Deborah, thats so sweet !
Glamah, its true to imagine these types of experiences :-)
Haze, thanks dear!
Oggi, its true its hard to explain why we believe in those things even if we are catholic at the same time :-)
James, thanks to you!!
Pixie, thats so sweeet
Kellypead, hehehehe
Susanfoodblogga, Im glad to be back too!!
Nina, thanks for the compliment
Olivia, thanks
Emiline, thanks and im glad to be back!
Acey, Oh im deeply moved by these words!
Passionate baker, thank you dear
K&S, i agree with you, it feels so warm that he was indeed there!!
White on rice couple, thanks guys!
Sylvia, love truly transcends everything!
Rachel, thanks dear
Tigerfish, im glad to be back too
Privatecef, im deeply touched by your words thanks!
Suzana, hehehe
Bee, thanks
Gloria, oh really i cant wait to have it!!
Susan, my kisses to you my friend!!
Chichajo, i agree with you and manggy!!
Wandering chopsticks, thanks me too!!
beachlover, thanks :-)
Beautiful presentation and photo!
I've just been learning how good thyme is in combination with sweet things... This just confirms it once again. I must try!
The day my aunt died I was celebrating my birthday and I started crying and I could only say my cousin's nae. I did not know she had died, I just knew something was terribly wrong. The night my brotehr died, I dreamt that this huge shadows was flying through my room trying to trap me and I woke up screaming his name. Why am I telling you this? Because I totally understand how you feel. I like to think that when the wind touches my face that they are whispering to me. Hang in there :)
The pears are wonderful!
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