Thursday, 5 April 2012

Pavlova and beautiful things...



I never thought I'd say this but retail therapy no longer has the same appeal. The endless accumulation of things I don't need is a bit tiring. But food has that amazing quality of being necessary, tasty and able to bring joy to you and to those around you.

Last week I needed to bake myself happy. I was on the brink of some almost too good-to-be-true news and I was tingling with excitement at the thought of it coming to fruition...and then it didn't. I wanted to be all Zen about it in the knowledge that it wasn't meant to be, but the truth is, it made me sad. 



I took matters into my own hands and looked for something simple and beautiful to make. I came across a lovely recipe for Pavlova online (click here for the link) which ticks all of the boxes in my book. It's stunning and summery and surprisingly easy to make.

I had a full house that day & everybody squealed with excitement when they saw it. I think the best way to eat it, is for everyone to sit round the table with a spoon and just dig in! A mouth full of crispy yet chewy meringue, whipped cream and summer berries is enough to bring a smile on anyone's face.




So with a beautiful dessert made I set about dusting my shoulders off & moving on.  I'm hopeful that 'too-good-to-be true' things are still on the horizon and I look forward to sharing them with you!

I'll leave you with this quote I found today;

Things turn out best
for the people who
make the best of
the way things turn out. 





Peace & Love


xx

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9 comments:

  1. Superb quote, pavlova sounds like the perfect antidote to sadness. Beautiful as ever you talented lady xx

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  2. I had a dream about a strawberry pavlova last night, so I was tickled to see this posted this morning :)

    Sorry that your good news fell through last week. I always say that when things don't pan out, it's because there is something better on the way.

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    1. That's funny that you dreamed of a Pavlova :)

      Yes, I'm sure things will turn out alright in the end!

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  3. SO SO beautiful! what a wonderful job you did with this pavlova!
    Mary x

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Mary & your lovely comments.

      X

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  4. So gorgeous!! Love the photos!

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  5. I'd finish every crumb of this. Delicious!

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  6. Oh my goodness I wish I was part of that full house! Pavlova is one of all time fave desserts and this looks completely delicious, your photography is amazing!

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  7. Thanks you guys for all of your lovely comments!

    Xx

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