Pre-weddings celebrations

Spring has been a season filled with the anticipation of new beginnings for us……….two weddings, one in July and one in August will bring two amazing women into our family.    Food, of course, is always an integral part of any festive occasion – especially dessert…………

meringues with berries and whipped cream

line two baking sheets with parchment paper

separate six eggs

beat the egg whites until frothy, add 1 cup sugar,  1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and a large pinch of kosher salt, beat until very stiff

whisk in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, then fold in additional 1/2 cup sugar

spoon onto baking sheets, bake for 2 hours at 200 degrees

turn off oven and leave meringues overnight

serve with your favorite berries

and whipped cream

a lovely ending to any celebration!!!

Thanks to Ina Garten’s Barefoot in Paris for the inspired recipe!!!