To digress for a bit before I jump down to just talking about food, how many of you follow the TV reality series The Bachelor or The Bachelorette? Honestly, I don't follow but I do watch it once a while when I am completely bored out of my mind. That got me thinking.. "Really?? Can people find their soul mate and love by just smooching or chatting to every single gal or guy???.. for real.. can you just find love in just 9 weeks or is it close to 3 months? All of the gals or dudes looks too good to be true right? Then pop the biggest question where I think most people would take forever until they are ultra sure about it". Call me a skeptic.. but my optimism level could only go so far sometimes. Hmmmph.. anyways that is just my crazy mind talking and I do think the latest bachelor, Ben Flajnik is pretty cute, nerdy cute? He's a wine maker from Sonoma. Not bad eh? Doesn't he reminds you a little like Josh Groban? Those dark wavy hair and 'innocent' eyes? I am beginning to think that I admire a certain type of man. Anyways, we shall see who's the lucky gal. Okay enough of my gibberish thoughts..
It was time I gave a spin to using digestives. Instead, I opted for gingersnap cookies and yes, they do sound slightly festive, but hey! I think I just found a way for you to switch up your gingersnaps. Sick and bored over with your Christmas cookies, make them into another dessert. Don't toss them out. Reading through my post right now, I sound like an info-mercial. LOL..
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For those of you who cringe just thinking of gingersnaps, well don't. This is year 2012, time to open up to possibilities and new beginnings. I may not be overly crazy on gingersnaps, but I think I found a way to tone down the ginger-y taste by slathering a wicked amount of soft caramel spread bought from La Boulangerie. Their caramel spread is ultra smooth and soft. So soft that it was seriously tempting me to dip my finger into the jar just to feel the smooth texture.
Till then, and have you been keeping up to your New Year 2012 resolution? As for myself? I say "What resolution?!?!.. Just Live Life and Let Good Music Move You!!"
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They look delicious..Mouthwatering..Bookmarked
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Tart, pie, whatever this is - I wish I had some right now!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic and I bet would suit my strawberry ice cream very much :)
You are very talented!
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Choc Chip Uru
What's wrong with ginger snaps? I love ginger snaps. Great combination, pear and ginger. How about calling it Caramel Pear Delish? Saves some headache wondering if it's a pie or tart. Gorgeous, as always!
ReplyDeletewow...sounds scrumptiously tasty..
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awesome presentation..with stunning cliks..
Am your happy follower now..;)
do stop by mine sometime..
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I am just thinking about biting into the juicy pear with the creamy cheesecake base of your dessert-yum! I love fruit and cream together, so this one surely gets a thumbs up from me. Great way to top this off with that painted on chocolate. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Jo-I would certainly call it a Tart...or Maybe a Pear Cheesecake, by no means, a Pie! To me, a pie has to be round. Such a yummylicious, cheese filled goodness, topped with beautiful poached pear slices, and just the right amount of chocolate glaze...painted. Genius!!!
ReplyDeleteI do believe that at some point in life, we have to stick to a resolution that we strongly believe in...and for me, that's Weight Watchers. I thought about the other programs, but I can't see myself paying so much money for frozen or packaged foods to be delivered to my address! I have to have well thought-out plan...and I did it! (lost 3 lbs. since in 1 wk)
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Just gorgeous Jo, I made a pear tart for Thanksgiving, but I never got around to writing up the recipe. It's been non-stop since I saw you. I'm looking forward to relaxing even if it's for a few hours this month. Hope you had a Happy New Years. Would have been much funner if you had been over here celebrating, huh? He He, not that your family isn't great or anything, lol, we just miss ya over here. Hope you have a great week.
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Haha, I don't care what you want to call this, but it looks super duper!!!
ReplyDeleteWoooah, this looks sooo good! I agree, pear and caramel is a fabulous combination. I would want to make all three of them; a cheesecake, tart and pie! My mouth is watering just looking at it :) And I love your answer to new year resolutions...I totally agree!
ReplyDeleteOh, this looks amazing! I love the idea of gingersnaps in the crust! ....and it's simply stunning! I don't watch those shows, because while they are considered "reality" TV, they are SO far away from real life it's not even funny!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds and looks amazing! Caramel and pear- winning combo!
ReplyDeleteOh, YUM!!! Jo, this is spectacular! I love caramel desserts...and pairing with cheesecake and pears looks amazing!!! Plus I adore gingersnaps :)
ReplyDeleteHi there, hopped over from Jay's blog! The caramelized apples look amazing! Nice to be here - Do stop by my blog when you get a chance!
ReplyDeletecheers, priya
Wow, this is about all my favorite things in one! Looks to die for :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE pears! Caramel & cheesecake too? Heaven!
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Hi everyone! Thanks so much for your kind and sweet comments. I was drafting back to each of every one of you; then my IE decided to crash. And it's all gone. I think the best way is for me to hop over to your blog, so at least you get to see what I have to say to you personally.
ReplyDeleteYou guys really put a smile on my face for such a positive support in the beginning of the year.
Have a good week ahead!!
xoxo
These are the prettiest little pears that I have ever seen! Love this beautiful dessert!
ReplyDeleteSaw this on Top 9 Congrats to you. This looks totally delicous and I love the caramel. Nice to meet you.
ReplyDeletelooks like a lovely tart to me. The crust sounds fantastic. Love your Bachelor talk. Makes me want to get addicted to it again;) Just delicious and congrats for Top 9 my sweet friend. xo
ReplyDeleteOooh, what a lovely dessert/treat!:)
ReplyDeleteI am with you on the skepticism on the reality show to find a soulmate and then agreeing to spend the rest of their lives with each other, erm, I just find it a little too far-fetched!:p
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments on my blog and sincerely appreciate it very much. Btw, this desserts looks splendid and amazing. I can see from the pics that cheese and pears are perfect pairing.
ReplyDeletemy new year resolution is "eat cake, be happy!" Pear and cheesecake, surprisingly imaginative yet safe and certain combination :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right the new bachelor like does look a little like Josh Groban. This cheesecake/tart/pie looks like a lot of super yumminess that I wouldn't be able to resist.
ReplyDeleteHi ladies! You are all so kind :). It makes me happy to know that you do enjoy reading through the recipe, though I don't really talk much in my post. The Bachelor thing was so random and it was playing in my head much earlier while I was drafting the post. So I just had to get it out of my system. Will definitely be hoping over to you soon. xoxo..
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