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Recipes
Poached Pear in Spices Served with Chocolate Sauce
SERVES 4
4 almost ripe pears (Packham or Anjou type), peeled but leave the stem intact.
1.5 litre of water
3 cinnamon sticks
10g cloves
10cm fresh ginger, peeled, crushed
3 star anise
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (if desired)
FOR CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
125g chocolate with
70% cacao, melted
DIRECTIONS
- Heat water together with spices in a pot until boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add pears and cook to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Preparing chocolate sauce: break the chocolate into small pieces, put them in a glass bowl and melt it by steaming.
- Take the pears and place it on the serving plate and add 2 spoonful of hot chocolate sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Other Notes:
- Pears can be prepared one day in advance, and kept in the refrigerator. It can be served hot or cold.
- Chocolate sauce must be prepared just before serving as it is easily hardened even without refrigeration.
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I’M A SURVIVOR My name is Andi and I'm a cancer survivor.Back in 2004 when I was 16 yo, I was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma, it was at the right side of my buttock. Surgery, radiation and also chemotherapy was done at that time. Then in 2009 it relapsed around the same area. In 2022 it relapsed on my right thigh, and again in 2024 it relapsed this time on my left thigh with different type of cancer. Be thankful to GOD, and always believe that He is able to heal us and help us. Andi IN MEMORY OF she touched our lives with her kindness, and no nonsence personality, she will be and is already greatly missed. Karri Hammond IN MEMORY OF Papa, although you’ve passed on 7 years you are still fondly remembered. You’ve taught me many things eg being brave to drive on the road when I got my driving licence and keeping the family together especially during your last stage of life. The many weekends and days that we spent visiting you at the hospice and nursing home helped to bring our family closer. Appreciating family relationships and a good bonding time for all of us. May you be well and happy. 🌷 Papa Chua CT IN MEMORY OF Thanks for all the memories! You are a warrior! IN HONOUR OF You fought hard my dear. You did well! Nicole I’M A SURVIVOR Diagnosed breast cancer in 2010, mastectomy was done, undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy and also oral. Lucky to have so many friends and family members around me, who gave me so much hope and encouragement. Also attended the CanHOPE support group, where we shared experiences during the sharing session. I also assist to set up Line Dancing sessions for cancer patients since 2011 till now. Stay happy and positive. Patricia Tham Lai Kuan IN MEMORY OF Those we have lost IN HONOUR OF All Survivors. Continue the fight! IN HONOUR OF Jamilah A. I’M A SURVIVOR Cancer very disruptive!! Turned my life upside down. From a focused and down-to-earthperson, I became someone lacking in confident, confused and full of emotions. I hated theword “Strong”. “Be strong”, “Stay strong”, “You are strong”, “Thought you are strong”, blah,blah…. Never an easy journey!!But when you trust, submit and be a true slave to the only ONE, things will get easier. Seekhelp. Make authentic decision for yourself and no one else. Never give up HOPE!! Rose