"Mia& Cyndi" <

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: > : > I'm not sure whether to go lighter or richer on the
dessert.
: > These are my
: > : > two choices: roasted pears with chianti and
: > parmesano-reggiano or
: > : > chocolate and whole orange pudding.
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: > I truly think either would be wonderful but my first choice
would
: > be the pears. Orrrrrr, maybe just orange slices with
chocolate
: > leaves or curls... Sorry. I also, like chocolate and
oranges
: > together.
:
: Both desserts would be a lot of work ... but if I did the pears
and then a
: side plate of chocolate-dipped oranges (could be done ahead)
.... that would
: go, don't you think?
:
: Thanks!
: Mia
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Mia, honey, your meal. You do what *you* want to do. LOL

Yeah, I know both would be lots of work and you already will have
plenty to do. I really do think the pears would be best and
really like the option of a plate of oranges on the side.
Personally, I wouldn't even dip them in the chocolate (read - too
much 'extra' work than what you already have going). Making
chocolate curls or chocolate leaves would take up a little time
but would be easier and less fuss in my mind... The simplest
would be to have a large bowl of the sectioned oranges sprinkle a
few chocolate curls over the dish and a sprig or two of greenery
(mint, etc.). Or... just do the pears. Your menu rocks as is!
Don't let my over-active imagination steer you into more work.
: )

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Cyndi
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