A new passion has evolved...
It all started with a vintage tea party sized tablecloth in crisp white linen.
On the linen someone had lovingly stitched tiny dark blue crosses in pretty designs.
There is nothing in my home that is dark blue and white,
because I've always thought of myself as an 'aqua blue kinda girl!'
But I stood and admired this table cloth, and thought:
'OH YES - I think that I could love you!'.
And since that moment passed...
have acquired a few blue and white pieces of china.
Vintage of course!
To show you my new blue and white collectable treasures,
I made delicate wee meringues to complete the tea party.
When they had cooled I kissed them together with fresh vanilla flavoured cream.
(Here's a little secret: I have never ever made meringues before...
so the ones you see in the photographs are the second batch!
The first lesson was, to have the oven temperature on low as if it is too high,
your meringues go brown in a blink of an eye!)
Delicious, sweet meringue kisses...
melt in your mouth delightfulness,
looking like royalty with the blue and white table setting.
One must have flowers too...
and these miniature camellias in a tiny white jug brought a smile to the party.
Meringue Recipe
3 number 8 (large) egg whites.
1 cup fine caster sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
add a drop of colouring of your choice if using.
Separate the egg whites.
Beat until soft peaks form.
Then add the cup of fine white caster sugar
Plus 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
and 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
add a drop of colouring of your choice if using.
Beat on high speed using an electric mixer until the sugar has dissolved.
It takes about three minutes.
Place teaspoonfuls on baking paper-lined trays.
The mixture can be piped with a star tip if preferred.
Bake for 1 and a half hours in an oven preheated to 100 degrees Celsius.
(212 Fahrenheit)
Leave oven door ajar to cool.
When completely cool join the meringues with fresh whipped cream.
Serve.
Yield is about 20 meringues when joined with the cream.
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For a printable meringue kiss recipe click HERE.
Crisp, sweet meringue kisses,
and the beauty of vintage blue and white.
What a perfect treat for an Autumn afternoon!
Note: An ingredient conversion chart can be found HERE
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11 comments:
beautiful and I bet those cookies are melt in your mouth
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I had forgotten how delicious meringues are! By the way, I will be making those delish chicken nuggets on your site!
I will have to try these and your pictures are gorgeous. Thank you for partying at THT!
Thank you Pamela. Treasure Hunt Thursday is a favourite place! :) These meringues are so easy to make and so delicious. I'll be making them again very soon!
How gorgeous! I remember when my mum and aunt had a blue and white phase too - everything at home transported me to an English home in the countryside. LOVE.
Thank you Tammi, glad it brought back fond memories for you. :)
That plate and teacup... just divine!! Thats a brilliant effort for only your second batch! Meringues are tricky!! Go you! Mmmm I just love that melt-in-your mouth taste from a really good meringue! Happy Fabulous Foodie Fridays xx
Very pretty! I stumbled upon your blog via From My Front Porch To Yours.
Thank you. I hope you have enjoyed your visit. :)
I learnt very quickly about recipe/oven temp differences with my first batch of icky brown meringues lol. Once you get your individual oven temp sorted, these are so easy to make!
Holy cow those look yummy! Love the blue and white, such a classic combo. Have a great week!
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