A delicious dessert

@JudyEv (382259)

Rockingham, Australia

December 15, 2023 7:12pm CST

We visited friends last night as a Christmas get-together. There were six of us. We supplied the nibbles; the hosts supplied pizza and another couple brought the most delicious pavlova as dessert. The photo shows the decorated pavlova. This was a bought one which was smothered with cream then decorated with kiwi fruit, blueberries and raspberries. Australia and New Zealand fight over who first created the pavlova which was named after the renowned Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It’s basically a baked meringue with a crisp crust and a soft middle. It was yummy and we each took a small piece home. I might have mine for breakfast.

We’re leaving at lunch time for a house-sit. Edit: I'm sorry I forgot the photo. It's there now.

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@MarieCoyle (59259)

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16 Dec 23

It sounds like good times with good friends and yummy food, Judy. I am sorry, I don't see a picture?

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

I coulldn't believe I forgot to add the photo after all my fussing and fuming when we couldn't add them. lol It's there now.

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@MarieCoyle (59259)

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19 Dec 23

@JudyEv I would have had to have a piece of that beautiful dessert, Judy!

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@LadyDuck (502587)

• Italy

16 Dec 23

NO photo Judy! I hope the photo bug is not back again. Pavlova was a popular dessert when I was a teenager. I see it nowhere in our days. The photo is here now.

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@LadyDuck (502587)

• Italy

19 Dec 23

@JudyEv - I remember it was often served on special occasions in Italy. I have never seen it here in Switzerland.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

It's still popular here, especially for special occasions.

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@rebelann (117251)

• El Paso, Texas

16 Dec 23

That all sounds really delicious but sadly your photo did not load. EDIT: Wow, it finally showed up, beautiful cake and I'll bet it was tasty

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

It was yummy. I couldn't believe I forgot to add the photo.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54716)

• United States

16 Dec 23

I wish that I could see the photo. It sounds delicious.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

The photo is there now. I simply forgot to add it. I've getting very forgetful as I get older.

@noni1959 (13047)

• United States

17 Dec 23

That looks so delicious!! I've never had a cake with fruit. I've seen them in some store bakery cases but never had the nerve to get one. Now, I want to try. I hope it's as good as the pavolva.

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@noni1959 (13047)

• United States

22 Dec 23

@JudyEv When I get back into a mini house and not a caravan, I want to experiment with baking. Try different recipes for different ethnicities.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

There are several cakes/pastries/desserts which are sold here. Most are very tasty.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 23

@noni1959 There are so many different foods out there to try.

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@LindaOHio (222527)

• United States

16 Dec 23

Lovely. When you say the pavlova has a soft middle, what is in the middle? Where are you house-sitting now? Do they have any animals? Have a good weekend.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

Apart from the top, the whole thing is egg-whites and sugar - like a giant meringue I guess. We're on a farm in Greenhills now. We have two cats, some chooks (chickens), several cages of birds, and lots of indoor pot plants to look after. It's an easy one.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 23

@LindaOHio The plants worry me too but I'm being careful to follow instructions. Hopefully they can live for a fortnight without their Mum being here.

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@LindaOHio (222527)

• United States

22 Dec 23

@JudyEv I think I would worry more about the plants. They probably take more care!!!

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@youless (114117)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Dec 23

It looks so yummy and attractive and I feel so hungry now

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

Every time I read through a recipe book I get hungry.

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@snowy22315 (209009)

• United States

16 Dec 23

I don't know why Pavlova isn't popular here. It looks like the most luscious dessert.

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@snowy22315 (209009)

• United States

19 Dec 23

@JudyEv That's right. I might try making one sometime when the weather is appropriate. Those merangey type things can be tricky though. I think I would have to opt for a "simple pavolva."

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

It's probably a bit rich for some and it would have a LOT of calories but hey, for a special occasion, why not?

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@Aquitaine24 (12000)

• San Jose, California

16 Dec 23

I have had similar desserts. I like the combination of berries and cream.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

It's one of my favourite desserts. I like the light, creamy desserts better than the 'heavy' ones.

@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

16 Dec 23

Oh I see the photo now Judy

Such a delicious treat you had. And a lovely time Judy

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

20 Dec 23

@JudyEv I am so glad Judy.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

We had a most enjoyable night. We've been friends with two of these people for a very long time and the other two for just a few years but they are a very sweet couple. They're a little bit older than the other four.

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@RasmaSandra (98026)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

16 Dec 23

It looks delicious, I have written about this cake, Glad you have a good time with friends,

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

These are popular on any special occasion.

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@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

16 Dec 23

My daughter really loves that dessert. I'd eat it for any meal!

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

I had some of the leftovers for breakfast. My excuse is that it was eggs and fruit so why not? lol

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@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

19 Dec 23

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

16 Dec 23

No picture. It sounds delicious.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

I forgot to put the photo up first time around. I really am getting old.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

19 Dec 23

@JudyEv It looks delicious!

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@Beestring (15372)

• Hong Kong

16 Dec 23

It sounds delicious. I wish I could see the photo.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

I hope you can see it now.

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@Beestring (15372)

• Hong Kong

19 Dec 23

@JudyEv Yes, can see it now. It looks yummy.

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@AmbiePam (120908)

• United States

16 Dec 23

I’ve had one before, but did not know what it was called. Now I know! Your picture looks amazing.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

It tasted as good as it looked too!

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@snowy22315 (209009)

• United States

16 Dec 23

There it is!

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

As long as you remember, they mostly load at the moment!

@wolfgirl569 (135847)

• Marion, Ohio

16 Dec 23

It looks tasty. Glad you had a good time

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

We won't see them now until the new year. One couple is spending Christmas in Switzerland and France with their entire family. They'll have a ball.

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@xFiacre (14786)

• Ireland

16 Dec 23

@judyev A dependably excellent dessert.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

Exactly. I had my leftovers for breakfast and morning tea!

@Shiva49 (28387)

• Singapore

16 Dec 23

Good to get into the mood of the season with renewed hope and expectations. Let us celebrate life.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

I agree. We need to make the most of all our opportunities.

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@dya80dya (36805)

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16 Dec 23

This looks amazing. It seems delicious.

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@JudyEv (382259)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 23

This is one of my favourite desserts. I'm sure you can understand why!!