Finally we will be taking our “summer” vacation soon!  I will not be able to respond your comments in timely manner.

Pavlova (other than being a last name) is nothing but a huge meringue topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Following the recipe I always wanted to try from the Domestic Goddess Nigella, it ended up being a real nice choice for our summer evening bbq. Its name is attributed to ballet dancer Anna Pavlova.
For the recipe, the only think I can say is: it is very easy to make! Even though my meringue has not kept its shape it didn’t matter; once you top off with the whipped cream, everything is concealed. I think the only thing I omitted from the recipe was the chocolate shavings on top but put more berries instead.

Just make sure to use extra caution not to mix any egg yolks into whites, and use a very clean metal/glass dish. These, as far as I know, are the basic requirements for a whipping the egg whites. Using a mixer is most recommended unless you think you can whip up 6 egg whites.

My friend commented that if I were to add blueberries along with the raspberries it’d be very patriotic. Well, here you go. It is your chance decorate your food with your flag’s colors in the upcoming July 4th! I know I have used my flag’s in this dessert ;)

Thank you Elise for the raspberry shopping alert! ;)