French (food idiom) Fridays: couper la poire en deux
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couper la poire en deux: to split the difference/ compromise
Welcome to February’s French (food idiom) Fridays! Today, we’re talking pears!
what does the expression “couper la poire en deux” mean and where does it come from?
The saying “la poire en deux” (literally “the pear cut in two”) is said to have its origins in an 18821 sketch written by Félix Galipaux and Lucien Cressonnois where 2 characters are arguing about who will read their poem. Finally, they agree to “split the difference” and take turns to each read 4 verses.
It literally means to split something into equal halves2 - when two parties don’t agree, they come to an agreement and each party makes a compromise.
et maintenant, à table!
This month’s recipe is super simple but has excellent ROI (it looks like you spent way longer on it that you did!). It’s a simple “tarte fine” made with puff pastry, an easy almond cream and fresh pears, baked until golden. It’s SO good for so many different times of the day - with your morning or afternoon tea or coffee or for dessert (with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream!). It comes together in no time too!
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Thanks for reading! Until next time!
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You can't beat a French fruit tart. Slivers of pear look great with the skins left on.
I love how you marry French food expressions and food!