c("In a saucepan, combine rice, milk, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble. Reduce heat and cover.", "Cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.", "Remove from heat.  Add vanilla and Pernod.", "Cool, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.", "Halve pears lengthwise, slice thinly, and spread out into a fan shape.   Place pear and rice pudding on plates, and garnish with raspberries and anise seeds.")