Return to the Midcoast of Maine

Posted on March 23, 2014 by thetravelingpear

Most people go South for warmer weather during their Spring time get-away. Not us, we go North–to Maine. We brave the near negative temps for a week to take in all that we miss… friends, food, fun, farm life and the making of fabulous memories in Vacationland. Possibly we’ll have our own slice of Maine […]

servez-vous to sweetness

Posted on February 23, 2014 by thetravelingpear

The Chef happily slaved away in the kitchen today so that this neglected blog could get a fresh post of sweetness. He pulled out his mother’s favorite recipes–a strawberry pretzel salad dessert and the ever-so-coveted brownie toffee bars. They’re only seen at Christmas time around these parts. Though I believe the Coasties he cooks for might see […]

the snow day that didn’t come

Posted on January 28, 2014 by thetravelingpear

The forecast called for a “wintry mix” –possible snow and sleet today. The schools closed, the Chef had a free day of liberty, the roads were sand/salted as were the stairs here at our humble abode, yet…all we’ve seen is drizzle, and small drops of rain posing as snow. Made me think of these photos […]

Do you have to let it “lengua”?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by thetravelingpear

“Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lengua?” (Linger by the Cranberries) You’ll understand at the end… “Langue de boeuf” is what the Chef cooked tonight…for the first time ever. That would be beef tongue in English. It sounds so more gourmet, and delicious when pronounced in French. […]

The Best of 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by thetravelingpear

Tomorrow marks the Pear’s 3rd blog birthday! It’s incredible to think about the full circle we’ve made in those 3 years…Texas>France>Maine>Texas>???. It’s even more amazing to think about all the friends and experiences we’ve made along that journey…and the ones that are awaiting to be made. Here’s a look back at the priceless moments of […]