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I had a demanding career back in the day and traveled a lot so needless to say, I would do about anything to avoid cooking. Ironically enough, I really enjoy cooking and especially baking.

Anyway, since my husband and I dined out several times a week and well, we still do, people always wanted my advice on where to eat, what to have, what is the best new hot spot and they wanted details, details, details. I live in a vacation spot so I would also be asked for recommendations on where to take out of town guests and by price range, no less. So this blog is a way for my friends, family and anyone who is interested to read about my latest dining or drinking experiences, mostly in and around south Florida. They might even find a recipe or two on those occasions I actually stay home. Good eating!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Meringue Sandwiches

The other day I was watching Food TV and Rachel Ray was on. I've been pretty good about not eating too many desserts (my weakness) lately so when she showed a good, easy, yet low fat, low cal. dessert, I was in. She said to buy those little vanilla meringues you can get at the grocery store, buy some lemon sorbet and make them into little sandwiches. Off to Whole Foods I went as they have the best vanilla meringues around. Do you know how disappointed I was when they didn't have them - they've quit selling them - the horror! But I was determined. Once I get my mind set on wanting something, I will do most anything to get it including making it myself no matter what it takes. I was now in the mood for them so I thought I will just have to make them myself. My husband came home and asked what in the world I'm baking now as he looked into the oven. I told him the problem - long story short and over two hours later, I was eating the best little meringue sorbet sandwiches. You can Google the recipe - there are many variations and I'm sure they are all just fine. I did a little test the recipe that I found. I did one batch the low and slow method (200 degrees for almost 2 hours) and the other batch (325 degrees for 35 minutes). The only way to go is the low and slow method because they have to be completely dried inside while still white on the outside. But those little vanilla crunchy, yet airy bites with lemon sorbet in between - low cal. heaven!

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