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Heartwings Love Notes 934 - Lemons are lovely for Summer

Heartwings says, "Tart lemons put the tang into summer fun."

How about a nice tall glass of lemonade on a hot summer day? If you make up some sugar syrup ahead of time, you can make yourself a glass any time you wish. Mix half to a whole squeezed lemon into a glass or perhaps a frosty mug, p to sweeten, stir well and add ice. Here's the recipe for the sugar syrup: Measure one cup water into a small pan. Add up to 1 cup sugar slowly, stirring it in. Stir over medium heat only just until well dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. Pour into a glass jar, screw on the top, and keep in the 'fridge until you need it. You will probably need only a couple of tablespoons, though if you want your lemonade quite sweet you might use more.

Lemon meringue pie is relatively easy to make, however if it's hot and you don't wish to turn on the oven, just fold the meringue into the filling instead of putting t on top and browning it. It makes a nice fluffy pudding and is lots less work. Too, you can always beat the egg whites stiff adding more sugar follow cookbook directions for meringue nests, fill with pudding and top with whipped cream. Perhaps you'll try this old-fashioned recipe Lemon Sponge Dessert: Ingredients: 2 Tbs soft butter,1 cup sugar, 4 Tbs flour, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 lemon, grated rind and juice or 3 Tbs lemon juice, 2 tsp grated rind, 1 1/2 cups milk, 3 eggs separated.

Method: Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, cream butter. Add sugar, flour salt, lemon juice and rind. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in milk. Slowly add second mixture to first mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff; gently fold into mixture. Pour into ramekins or individual soufflé dishes and place in pan of hot water. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. You will have a layer of lemon custard, with a, lightly browned sponge on top. Let cool a bit. Turn out and serve with whipped cream, or serve still in the dish. You can also bake this in one large souffle dish. It is a nice dessert for a special occasion.

May your lemons taste sweet regardless how you use them.

If you enjoyed this love note you'll like my book, Up to my Neck in Lemons even more. It has poetry, recipes and notes on life's lemons all for $15. autographed, postage paid. Write me at PO Box 171, North Grafton, MA 01536. I always love hearing from my readers too! Thanks for your encouragement over the years. Write me at tashahal@gmail.com with comments, thoughts and suggestions. Check out my web site at www.heartwingsandfriens.com.

I love to hear from readers and would be honored if you would comment and let me know any suggestions or thoughts. If a friend sent you this, you can sign up at my web site, www.heartwingslovenotes.com, where more love notes can be found in the archives.

Blessings and Best Regards,
Tasha Halpert
 

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