These pears were found yesterday in a box by the sidewalk- gifted, as my friend Anna would say, by the universe. A friend for many years through organizing, Anna is currently in town and was the perfect companion to participate in Occupy Oakland with me. After a day of participating, I returned home to the pears calling for attention. I reflected on the day's action with Partner-in-Crime over preparing a pear crumble. Cooking with free pears, willingly given from someone who had more than they needed or even desired, felt appropriate as a small part of what the Occupy actions are working to create.
All in all, a series of smiles. A found box of pears. A friend in town. Democracy in action. Preparing good food with a loved one.
Recipe: Harvest Pear Crisp with Candied Ginger from Bon Appétit.
yummmmmmmm......
ReplyDeletesometimes, the world gives us beautiful metaphors. and gives us literal fruits for our labor. i miss you!