Even though it was too wet to dig potatoes, we were able to get most of our pears picked. Grandma helped us...I'm not even sure what we're going to do with all of them at this point. I've really had enough canning for the year...so we might just eat what we can fresh, and add the rest to our apple cider by pressing the pears with the apples. I've heard it adds the perfect flavor to the cider.
it makes my heart happy to see the turkeys wandering around...I think they are so pretty...
after picking, the kids went to chasing (and sometimes catching) the turkeys and roosters. We were all so thankful to spend time outside enjoying the fresh air...especially after the snow storm that had forced us indoors for a few days.
You have a beautiful farm! I aspire to have such a place to call my own someday. How many pear trees do you have? I'm guessing 6 or more female trees..
Posted by: Lori | January 22, 2013 at 08:21 PM
Mmmmm! I picked as many pears as you did from my friends tree. I dehydrated them. They are delish that way, brings out all the sugar and in the middle of winter, it brings a bit of Indian Summer to your day!
I also made pear butter, which is divine, literally! Oh gosh it is good! season it with cardamom....heavenly! And I made pear sauce. Which is grand in lieu of apple sauce in cake recipes, a very wonderful change! I love pears! They are very photogenic too!
shine on! ~m
Posted by: michelle in Montana | October 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM
I love all the pear photos, we had a pear tree while we lived in Virginia and loved filling up baskets with fresh pears. I bet that cider will be wonderful!
Posted by: kathryn | October 12, 2011 at 06:55 AM
we love pear cider!!! without any apple - so soft and refreshing.
and pear soup *old receipt from my grandma*
Posted by: Steffi | October 12, 2011 at 04:46 AM