Some lovely things in today's Delicious Links: unusual yet intriguing poached pear fritters, along with some handmade things for giving (or keeping).

• Poached Pear Fritters - At Epicurious. So intriguing!

• Plummage Tea Towel - At Reverie Daydream.

• Hand Carved Slate Cheese Board - How beautiful! At Ryeblake.

• Apricot and Nut Cookies with Amaretto Icing - At There's a Newf in My Soup. These look yummy!