A Pear Crumble -



Photo by Bryan S. Chen


I'm back from my great adventure!  Suffice it to say, I had an absolutely wonderful time.  Jen, Shannan and Teresa are three of the most interesting, beautiful, genuine gals that you'd ever want to meet!  I would love to show you some photos - but alas, I've left my camera up at the Flower Patch Farmgirl's house!  I know!  I'm at her mercy now.  I have my old camera charging up on the counter now. 

We all went to the Springfield, Ohio Flea Market Extravaganza.  I've never seen so much fabulous junk in one place.  I needed a tractor trailer to get everything home that I wanted.  So not fair.  So. not. fair.

Photo from Springfield Flea Market Website

Truth be told, I didn't take that many photos.  I felt that worrying about pics too much would interfere in the time we spent together.  We'd been planning this visit for several months and I wanted to savor every moment of it.  I think that I got at least one embarrassing photo of each of them - so my work was done.

Until I get my camera back - I thought I'd share this recipe with you!  (Yes, I know that you are still waiting for the Lemon Cookies and the Mac and Cheese! I totally promise to get them to you this week.  Totally.)

I only make this recipe a couple of times a year, and it's usually in the month of September, when I get a sack of pears from my friend's tree.  When pears are up in my house, I really know that the days are numbered to get out and enjoy the weather.  Realizing this - we spent the morning at the Uncle John's Flea Market in Cedar Lake.  I have to say I was more than disappointed.  All I brought home was a headache and sore throat from all the mildew up in those buildings.  Aye law - I shan't go back. 

Photo from June 2009 - before my sackcloth and ashes haircut

Today was a great day to shoot things.  Did you know my nickname is Dead Aim Jaym?  Whilst I love the idea of dressing all in camo, and hanging out in the woods in the wee hours waiting for turkeys to shoot at - I couldn't shoot them with anything but a camera.  I just want all the gear - and want to walk around looking like a hunter - but I really don't want to kill anything.  Too bad - I'm a good shot!

After an afternoon of shooting - there was nothing better to come in to than a bowlful of warm Pear Crumble.  This recipe is from EatingWell, and there's not a smidge of butter or bacon in it, and it's still delicious!

You'll find the recipe here.  Just a note - I didn't use pure maple syrup, but just used the 'fake' stuff.  I'm sure that this recipe is going to go into your 'favs' file!