The price is too much, especially when The National Clonal Germplasm Repository at Corvallis, Oregon, sends out plants for free. I put in an order on line there last year for two Rose de Cote d'Or raspberry plants, after David Karp raved about their taste in his article. Two tiny, rooted cuttings arrived a few weeks ago, after around a year's wait, and are leafing out nicely in their one gallon pot. There might not be enough chill here to fruit them, but it's fun trying. Several French websites report that it's one of the most aromatic raspberries in existence. Here is a link that might be useful: NCGR-Corvallis - Rubus Germplasm

You are welcome dancingqueen. I have a recipe with pork and pears that I haven't made in years. Thank you for the reminder. Thanks Silvia. Actually I would be happy to eat this tart without any topping. I love cream cheese fillings. Nancy, maybe for the Virtual Dinner? Thanks Linda and Bumblebeez. ~Ann

terri_pacnw - Mine started falling off the tree and when I ate them, they were brown on the inside. I asked on fruit forum and they said that is how pears ripen and it is best NOT to let them ripen on the tree so picked most of them. That is the first time this has happened in 22 years. We had a really weird very hot summer this year and I got a lot but not as big as usual. Thanks everyone for the information. I found an easy recipe here. Clare Here is a link that might be useful: Fall Pear Galette

Making puff is a PITA where chilling is the most important thing, and chilling again. And rectilinearity, attention to which makes it possible to have even layers. Frozen puff just should be used as soon as possible, though it's possible to save it when it's slightly freezer burned (ssssh!! don't tell!). Just try not to squish the box, so you won't crease the roll, follow the directions, be careful when you open it up so you don't tear it. If some of the layers are a bit torn if it's slightly creased, they'll be fine in the long run. With Islay's dish, it'll be covered anyway. And you can blame any imperfections on the company/store/box, and keep the acclaim for yourself. :)