Rocket and Pears

At the beginning of Autumn I had lots of pears ready to pick from the pear tree. I don't know the variety of pears I have on the allotment so if anyone can tell by the photo above please let me know.. The pear tree was full so I got quite a harvest!

I was given a couple of apples from a neighbour too :) I decided to try and make a pear compote with the pears. It was my first attempt and I think I added too much water. But the smell of the pears cooking in water with cinnamon and nutmeg was so autumnal! Once I perfect the compote recipe I will share it with you. I had the compote with natural yogurt with some ground flaxseed sprinkled on top. Here is a photo of the pears cooking...I wish I could attach the scent of them cooking to this blog!

I had planted some rocket seeds in late summer and they are now ready to pick. I have always liked rocket in salads. Sometimes when you get rocket from supermarkets it can be quite bland. But the rocket I grew on the allotment was full of flavour. Even my Mum liked it who normally hates it!

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