Memorial Day was last weekend here in the USA, it always conjures up images of beaches, boats and barbeques. Besides looking forward to a nice long holiday weekend, we also remembered the men and women who sacrificed their lives. I saw a post just recently with the words “Home of the free, because of the brave”! How very true!
We got invited to a barbecue, and when I asked the hostess what I could bring to add to the menu, she said “I think we’re ok, but just because it’s you, I’d ask you to please bring something”. Now I wasn’t quite sure how to take that, was it a compliment I wondered? :). It’s fairly known around these parts that I enjoy cooking, and that I love cooking for others even more. I decided to bring my infamous Pear and Cheese Tart – hardly barbecue worthy, but what the heck I thought! It’s a recipe passed on by cousins Joe & Noreen, and it has forever had rave reviews.
Waves to Mr Fritz….This looks wonderful and a piece of art. If you whizz up and down the screen through the different pieces it really is like one of those moving pieces of art forming infront of ones eyes..hehe..
Happy Fiesta Friday from me, Justine, Co Host with Mr Fritz xx
Ahh, that’s so sweet of you to refer to the tart as a piece of art Justine, thanks, it has the most incredible taste and never fails to disappoint no matter where I take it.
Oh come now Jhuls, don’t be so modest, I’ve seen your works of art many times. I’m enjoying the party, I’ll be hopping onto other sites to check out the latest additions. Always learn a lot more after visiting.
This looks gorgeous Loretta – I can see why it is so popular! I love how the pears look like petals and I bet it smells amazing with the cinnamon sugar. Happy Fiesta Friday!
Thanks Selma…yes they do indeed look like petals don’t they? I like leaving the skin on, just because it gives it that rustic look. I’ve been on the look out for your post, but haven’t seen it yet? Did you not enter this Friday? Have a mahvellous weekend 🙂 It’s summer here for sure, a high of 80 deg both days predicted….yeeeeeeeeee hawww!
I want a slice of this! I read there’s bubbly to go with? I’ll take one of each, thank you! Lovely tart, Loretta, and so beautifully executed with the pear petal design.
Your tart looks delicious Loretta! and you’re so right about us being on the same wavelength… there’s something vaguely therapeutic about arranging concentric circles of fruit, don’t you think?! 🙂
Thanks Margot – you’re absolutely right though, it’s like being in the garden, it has that calming, soothing feeling, and then you get to indulge too :). Happy weekend to you!
What a wonderful looking tart.. very skilled! thanks for bringing it to the fiesta!
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Thanks for stopping by Mr. Fitz, and thanks too for co-hosting FF.
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No worries.. Credit where credit is due right!?!
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Waves to Mr Fritz….This looks wonderful and a piece of art. If you whizz up and down the screen through the different pieces it really is like one of those moving pieces of art forming infront of ones eyes..hehe..
Happy Fiesta Friday from me, Justine, Co Host with Mr Fritz xx
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Ahh, that’s so sweet of you to refer to the tart as a piece of art Justine, thanks, it has the most incredible taste and never fails to disappoint no matter where I take it.
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Ahh, and thanks too for co-hosting 🙂 Now for some bubbly or a g & t perhaps?
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oh yum, well if it looks and tastes as good as it looks your def on to a winner! 😀
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delicious recipe!thanks for bringing it to the fiesta Friday!
Simi
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Thanks Simi, you’ll have to give it a try.
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What a lovely looking tart! I wonder when I could create such a wonderful piece of art. Thank you for taking this to FF18! 🙂
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Oh come now Jhuls, don’t be so modest, I’ve seen your works of art many times. I’m enjoying the party, I’ll be hopping onto other sites to check out the latest additions. Always learn a lot more after visiting.
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I am so bad at decorating, my dear Loretta. 😀
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I love the flower you made with the pear slices! Beautiful! Happy FF 😀
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Thank you Naina.
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So pretty! 🙂
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Thanks so much Arlene 🙂
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That looks super yummy. Big happy sigh. Happy Fiesta Friday!
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Happy Fiesta Friday to you too….always a happening place on Fridays 🙂
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This looks gorgeous Loretta – I can see why it is so popular! I love how the pears look like petals and I bet it smells amazing with the cinnamon sugar. Happy Fiesta Friday!
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Thanks Selma…yes they do indeed look like petals don’t they? I like leaving the skin on, just because it gives it that rustic look. I’ve been on the look out for your post, but haven’t seen it yet? Did you not enter this Friday? Have a mahvellous weekend 🙂 It’s summer here for sure, a high of 80 deg both days predicted….yeeeeeeeeee hawww!
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I want a slice of this! I read there’s bubbly to go with? I’ll take one of each, thank you! Lovely tart, Loretta, and so beautifully executed with the pear petal design.
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Thanks Ngan, it would definitely go down well with the bubbly. Let’s join the party 🙂
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Wow! What a beautiful piece of art-in-a-tart! I will take a giant piece! 😀
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Ha ha, I like that ….art-in-a-tart, sounds very poetic 🙂
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Gorgeous presentation!! Yummy too 🙂
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That’s beyootiful, Loretta! Bookmarked! And will try! 🙂
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Thanks Angie, it won’t dissapoint.
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Your tart looks delicious Loretta! and you’re so right about us being on the same wavelength… there’s something vaguely therapeutic about arranging concentric circles of fruit, don’t you think?! 🙂
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Thanks Margot – you’re absolutely right though, it’s like being in the garden, it has that calming, soothing feeling, and then you get to indulge too :). Happy weekend to you!
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I was just thinking about making a pear tart, having picked up some red anjou pears. Your recipe looks fabulous!! 😀
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I’m sure it would work a treat, give it a try 🙂
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Wow, what a beautiful tart! Stunning presentation! Thanks for bringing this to Fiesta Friday, I’m definitely going to be making this soon. 🙂
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Thanks so much, this has got to be one of my favorite desserts :).
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What a beautifully arranged tart! You are an artist! I really need to try this with an egg replacer. Do you think flax seed powder would work well?
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Hmmmm, Apsara, I can’t be sure about that. Is that what you normally use for an egg replacement? I’ll have to ask around.
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Tart looks so inviting:) love ur creativity
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Wow, I have to make this!
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