This is so easy, it’s one of those dishes that is so easy and delicious that when you do eat it you think ‘why don’t we eat this more often!’ The Spanish often eat a plate of cheese and fruit in the evening, or as dessert; this is our version. Vary the type of cheese and fruit, according to what you have available. 
Serves 2
4 ripe pears
Large wedge of Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
Handful of walnut halves
Runny honey 
First, toast your walnuts. They are prettiest as halves, but it works too with walnut pieces. Warm a dry frying pan on a medium heat, and add the nuts. Do not leave the pan for a moment, as they turn from untoasted to burnt in a second. As soon as the nuts smell warm and start to colour, take them off the heat and set aside to cool. The toasting refreshes the nuts and releases oil, so increasing the intensity of flavour.
Cut the cheese into long slivers.
Prepare the pears. Peel, core, and cut into slices.
Arrange the pears and cheese on a plate, scatter over the toasted nuts. Finish with a drizzle of your chosen honey.
I told you it was quick! 
5 to remember
delicioso/a – delicious
de cena – for supper
un trozo – a wedge
precioso/a – prettiest
una tajada – a sliver
Notes on a Spanish Valley 
oh my, that does sound delish! btw, I am finally reading A Parrot in a Pepper Tree and am enjoying it as much as Driving Over Lemons. I had to get it from the UK for some reason (I’m in the U.S.) but it was reasonably priced and so worth it!!
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I love all those Chris Stewart books, he captures his part of Spain so well. Enjoy! SD
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Yum. Perfect.
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🙂 SD
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Great recipe! And thanks for the Spanish words.
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You’re welcome Nicci, thanks for visiting my blog! SD
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A recipe even I can make! What a lovely dish to serve to guests. I’m going to try this one for sure.
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It is pretty foolproof 🙂 SD
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looks easy and yummy! 🙂
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Thx! SD
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