I’ve decided to have a very quiet and still weekend.
Today- more pictures than words.
I hope you all find a piece of peace this weekend.
These unassuming, simple and delicious meringues might be just your ticket to bliss.
Memaw’s Meringue Shells
4 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon vinegar
Beat whites until stiff; add other ingredients and beat until shiny and very stiff. Draw circles on paper sacks and spread with a spoon or pipe with pastry tube within the confines of circles (I did my meringues free hand). Bake in 225 degree oven until lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Turn oven off, leaving the shells in the oven to completely cool. May be cooked before hand and stored in an airtight container until ready to use. Serve with fresh sliced strawberries and kiwis, or any fruit or berries you see fit.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
You know, I heard my great grandmother, Memaw, made these fabulous meringues but I was never lucky enough to have one. Will have to give it a shot.
Thanks!
August 9th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
These look lovely.
Mary
August 9th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I just love how shinny meringue is! They are adorable!
August 9th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Oh they’re so pretty!
August 9th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Pretty as the pictures Joy…& full of peace. Very nice & bookmarked. I love the depth in the whites & the startling contrast in colours. have a good weekend too!
August 9th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Mmm! These look so light and refreshing! I love meringues!!
August 10th, 2008 at 12:40 am
Hiya! Love your work! Sorry if I sounded a little pissy, but, well, that’s breakup cake for ya.
August 10th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Beieve it or not the one time i made a mirangue it turned out disasterous! its was supposed to go on top of a chocolate pie and somehow instead of ’stiff peaks’ it turned kinda stiff then to liquid!! althou i had made sure that the bowl, whisk etc etc where clean and grease free..
These cookies thingies look lovely btw!
August 10th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Great photos Joy!
August 10th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Gorgeous pics! Wow - this dessert sounds so simple and looks so great!
August 10th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I will be making this tonight. I have so many leftover egg whites from making custard(y) things that this is perfect. Any vinegar is fine, right? I have in mind to use a raspberry vinegar
August 10th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Well, I own this cookbook now(thanks to you) and will have to give it a try.
August 10th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Simply beautiful. Very simple yet so stunning. I’m a new visitor to your blog and I’m struck at how pretty your pics are! Great job!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:27 am
The colors in these pictures are beautiful - no words necessary
Hope you had relaxing, peaceful weekend!
August 12th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Lovely, and look very very yummy. I had a quick question… how many does the base recipe make? Oh and about how wide are yours?
August 20th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Oh yum. I need to make these.