It has now been a year since Tuesday's with Dorie began. Unfortunately, I was not with the group from the beginning, however, I have been reading their posts since the beginning! This week, we had the honor of having Dorie make the choice of the week herself! Dorie chose French Pear Tart on pages 368 and 369 of her cookbook Baking: From my home to yours. Dorie baked along with us and you will be able to view the recipe on her site.
The photo above is of my DIL Kristina and I on Thanksgiving day. I have this photo here for a very special reason! Kristina had a part in my making this recipe as successful as it was for me. Let me fill you in on a little bit of info I haven't shared. On Dec. 26th I flew to Indianapolis to visit my brother and his family (which I did mention here). However, I wasn't at my brother's house an hour when my son called me to say that he and Kristina had been in the ER since 3 AM that morning and that she was going to have to have emergency surgery. I felt so helpless and so bad that I was now so far away from home and couldn't be there. I kept in close touch with Justin and Kristina came out of surgery just fine. They had their honeymoon planned for this week, so she had a week recovery at home and then took off for their honeymoon!
I went to visit Kristina the day they were to leave and helped her do a few things and kept her company until Justin got home. While I was there Kristina told me she had something she bought for me that she wanted to give me. She showed me my present and I was flabergasted! I couldn't believe it....but she had bought me a food processor! What a thoughtful DIL I have! So, I brought it home and then the next day as I was reading my recipe for this week I realized how lucky I was to have the food processor as I needed it to grind the nuts, make the pastry, and make the pastry cream! So, thanks to Kristina, my tart this week was a super success!
The recipe called for a tart pan with a removable bottom - which I did not have. I only had an 8" tart pan - so I went with that. No problem getting the tart out of the pan - it came out very easily! It tasted delicious and Grumpy was very happy! He loves pears so this dish was right up his alley. He had a piece the night I made it and made sure to mention that I put a piece in his lunch box this morning!
To see what other TWD members did with their tarts this week, visit our blogroll! Next week we will be making Savory Corn and Pepper Muffins!
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It looks delicious! I bet it was even more fun having Kristina in the kitchen with you.
The tart looks great. What a sweet daughter in law you have! So thoughtful.
Mmmm..your tart looks wonderful! What a sweet, thoughtful DIL you have, glad to hear she's feeling better. :)
I'm going to send this recipe to my stepmother. I sent her and my father Harry and David gourmet pears for Christmas and she is a fantastic cook and will be able to pull it off without any problems. Of course, she may have used them already...but it's worth a shot.
I am glad your dil is fine after surgery and able to still enjoy her honeymoon.
BTW - I gave you an award in my latest post because you have such a friendly, inspiring blog. Stop by and pick it up when you have a moment.
It is wonderful to have strong ties to your family...especially ones that are so in tune with what you love. The food processor came in handy but the recipe was made with love.
What a thoughtful DIL! And, how fun that you were able to use your gift right away! Your tart looks delicious.
I like the way you fanned the pears out lengthwise. I think it looks prettier!
Your tart looks wonderful. Im glad your DIL made it through the surgery and all is well with her. That was super thoughtful of her to buy you a FP...what a nice gal! Im glad you enjoyed this tart.
You and I were on the same wave pattern with the fanning of the pears and I like that! You have a wonderful DIL there - she's a keeper. I need a new food processor, but for now I have to use the one I have. It works hit or miss. I loved this tart. I'll make it again and use the tart crust next time. Thanks for stopping by this morning!
What an Awesome DIL you have!!! Glad she is doing better!
Your tart looks so good! I'm glad Grumpy liked it too! It sure was good!!!! i wanted to eat the whole thing!!! :)
Your tart is beautiful. What a sweet DIL! Where did they go on their honeymoon?
I am so glad you DIL is okay. What a special gift she gave you! The tart looks amazing - can I have a slice?
You did a fabulous job with the tart! It looks perfect!!
Looks soo GOOD, Shelby!
How fun that Kristina joined you in the kitchen ~ and what great news that her surgery went so well.
((hugs))~m.
Didn't you just love the sweet cream. I ate this tart for breakfast! As always, great job, Honey B.
Your DIL sounds like a keeper!!
The tart was so good wasnt it! Yours came out perfect, I love the added eye candy of the almond slivers on the top.
Hey I live east of Indianpolis about 30 miles. Small world :}
Your tart looks wonderful.
That's awesome that you have a good relationship with your DIL. It's no surprise she got you such a thoughtful gift. Even though I've only been reading your blog for a short time I can see the love you have for your family, especially your sons. It comes through in your writing.
Btw, glad to hear she's doing
~ingrid
Your tart turned out fabulous! I love the sliced almonds on top!
It looks fabulous, and so do you.
I love seeing a face with a name.
Your tart looks delicious. I can well believe that Grumpy was very happy with it! I know we sure were! I am drooling over your pork picture below. That looks scrumdiddlyumptious!
Your tart is beautiful! And what a wonderful DIL you have!
Looks like your son picked a great gal! Glad she is ok too. There is nothing like family is there? Well at least some of them. Wink.
What a wonderful DIL. You tart looks beautiful.
Your tart looks so tasty! I need to make this very soon!
How thoughtful of Kristina! Glad to hear that she is feeling better.
The tarts looks yummy.
Your spanking new fp came in handy (and what a thoughtful gift!) but it didn't help with the fabulous pear-fanning. Your tart looks great, and I'm glad it was such a hit with you guys. We loved it too.
Nancy
What a thoughtful and generous gift for someone who loves to cook! Congratulations on the lovely tart, AND your DIL!
You did a beautiful job on your tart!
What a thoughtful DIL you have!!!!
How sweet Kristina is! And how sweet your tart looks, too....I've been meaning to try an almond crust.
What a great present, DIL, and tart. You hit it out of the ballpark!
I love pear tarts - yours looks delicious with that rum cream - yum!
this looks so delicious! And what a sweet DIL too :) *hug*
What a lovely background story! I am so glad that Kristina recovered. And your tart - superb!!
You have a wonderful DIL! How thoughtful. I am lucky too, my MIL gave me an ice cream maker attachment for my KA! I couldn't be happier. Oh, that tart looks fabulous. Grumpy is one lucky fellow.
Best,
Emily
www.justeatfood.com
Yes you do have a sweet DIL! This tart is so pretty, I'm so glad you got to use your processor to make it!
What a wonderful DIL! My MIL got me an equally thoughtful gift of an ice cream maker attachment for my KA! We are lucky girls. Speaking of lucky, that Grumpy of yours gets to enjoy a glorious pear tart!
Best,
Emily
www.justeatfood.com
What a wonderful DIL. She know just how to win your heart!
I thought I already commented on this, but I guess not! The tart is outstanding! So beautiful! I bet it's delicious. What a sweet story about your DIL..very touching!
Your pear tart looks absolutely perfect! And you have the greatest daugther-in-law!!! How sweet of her to give you a foodprocessor!! I am sure you will put it to good use!
Mmmm...This looks scrumptious! I have never had a pear tart.
Looks tasty! Glad it was well loved.
Yummy!! I'll have to try it sometime. Happy Tuesday. Glad your DIL is good and enjoying her honeymoon!
It looks great! Congrats on getting a food processor - I had to pass up this week's recipe for that reason (no food processor), and it felt very sad.
Your tart looks so fabulous! I wish I lived in your area, I'd love to take advantage of your new business, what a great idea!
what a nice story - i only have a mini food processor, but i love it :) great job w/the tart!
What a thoughtful daughter-in-law you have. I hope she has a chance to try a piece of that delicious tart.
Ooh, love those sliced almonds!
Babette
What a sweet gift. The tart looks very yummy! How fun that Dorie picked the recipe!
You're lucky to have such a wonderful DIL, and she's lucky to have you help her out during her recovery! Your tart, with the sliced almonds sprinkled on top, looks amazing!
That pear tart looks great!
Well, this looks very lovely. Great job on the tart. Hope all the medical woes are well beyond any memory of them! And, you came to INDY and didn't call me???? LOL! I hope we treated you well.
Sounds like you won the DIL lottery! So glad everyone's well again. Never a dull moment!
These pear tarts look incredible and pretty darn simple to make. Maybe Kristina is on the inside of TWD and knew you'd need it....
Wow, that is a GREAT gift! Please introduce me to your DIL so we can start exchanging gifts, stat. :) Your tart looks delicious, beautiful job!
Are you kidding? How sweet of her. She's a keeper. Anyway, your tart sounds scrumptious, I love pears too!
Your tart (although prettier) looks more like mine than some of the others. I am very glad to see the same sort of browning and I fanned my pears out in the same way.
your tart looks perfect! and your DIL sounds pretty perfect herself--what a wonderful and thoughtful gift!
Ah, how sweet your DIL is. And just in time too!
Your tart looks fabulous!
that is such a great gift! perfect timing, too, for the wonderful tart. hope she is feeling a lot better and enjoying the honeymoon!
What a wonderful story. I'm glad she's alright. I have a wonderful MIL who I love to cook with. Sounds like Kristina is blessed with a great MIL too and wanted to show how much she appreciates you!
Great that your DIL is better. The tart looks delicious.
What a great gift, and with great timing! I hope your son and daughter-in-law enjoy their trip.
Lovely tart! And I'm glad the story had a happy ending.
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