[PyrNet-L] Merry Christmas Long!!!!!!

["ARIEGE" <ARIEGE@xtra.co.nz>]

Pavlova is the name given to a very large meringue "mass". Made from beaten
egg whites and castor sugar and then folded onto a tray and baked very
slowly in a cool oven . The name Pavlova came from the Ballerina Anna
Pavlova and the Pav( as us Colonials call it) was meant to resemble her
tutu.  The outside of the pavlova should be crispy/flaky and the inside
slightly gooey and chewy. The top is decorated with fruit such as
strawberries, KIWIfruit and heaps of cream.  Having only ever made one in my
life and not only had to toss the pav out but the oven tray I had baked it
on I think I have  given Merrilee a reasonable description(?).  The country
of origin over the years has been under serious debate with both the Kiwis
and the Aussies laying claim to the recipe.  No "do" is complete in either
country without someone bringing "The Pav" for dessert. The pav gets the egg
whites and the dogs get the yolks unless you want to make yet another Kiwi
Icon "the cream sponge"!!
Jan

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