Select one or two fennels,
Depending on their size and the number of guests.
Remove the outer leaves; they are too thick.
Lightly peel the fennel using a vegetable peeler.
Cut it into two, and remove the heart which is too tough to eat.
Slice the fennel as thinly as possible lengthwise, and
Place it all in a bowl with a few drops of lemon.

Peel, cut, and core two juicy pears,
(Choose seasonable pears, ask your produce department.)
Thinly slice the pears lengthwise, and add a few drops of lemon.
Add the pear slices to the fennel, together with
Some coriander or sliced chives, and
One finely chopped celery heart.

Season with:
The juice of an orange, coarsely squeezed by hand,
A drizzle of olive oil,
Salt,
A teaspoon of orange flower water, and
A few drops of lemon.
Taste and adjust to taste.

Chill before serving.