December is Pear Month: Caramelized Fennel with Pear, Almonds and Parmesan plus a Giveaway!

If there's one thing I really enjoy about fall & winter it's...well, it's sweaters, actually. But, besides the sweaters, it's pears. I like them even more than apples. Because of this, I substitute pears for apples in a lot of recipes -- pear pies, pear sauce, pear wedges with brie, pears with caramel dipping sauce. …