"pavlova" news and stories

The chips and salsa are long gone. The burgers too. The very last of the potato salad has been scraped from the bowl. I guess that means it's time for dessert!

Fresh fruit is a natural choice as dessert for a BBQ or any other type of outdoor entertaining during the summer, but serving it as a pavlova makes it about 100 times more special. The beauty of course, is that it looks like you went to quite a bit of effort to put one together, when in reality, it takes nothing at all. The pavlova shell is merely a meringue -- egg whites and sugar. Make the pavlova, then use your imagination to fill it or top it.

Sam Breach writes on her food blog, Becks n Posh, and while I love reading her charming stories about her adventures in and around San Francisco, what always gets me about her blog is her photography. How gorgeous is this photo?

The Pavlova has a tan, yes, and while purists might argue that it should be white, Sam made these with brown sugar, topped them with whipped cream, the first cherries of the late spring season, and caramelized almonds. I really do love the light brown color of the pavlova, making it so much softer looking with the cream and cherries!