THIS is what happens when you put a LEMON underneath your BED!
Gourmandize Staff,
2. Improve concentration
Aromatherapy practitioners have long known that the scent of lemons can help improve memory and concentration, possibly because it is shown to improve blood circulation and the flow of oxygen to the brain. If you combine the scent of fresh lemon with pre-bedtime meditation or relaxation practices, you're well on your way to a refreshing night's sleep!
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Zesty Lemon Pavlova
Named for the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova, this delicate lemon pavlova is simply divine.
INGREDIENTS
- Eggs
- Confectioner's sugar
- Fresh lemon juice
- Sugar
- Flour
- Butter
- Lemon zest
METHOD
- Separate egg yolks and whites
- In a bowl, whisk egg whites
- Add confectioner's sugar
- Distribute on baking pan and flatten center lightly with a spoon
- Bake for 30 minutes at 250 degrees
- While that's baking, squeeze fresh lemon juice into a bowl
- Add egg yolks, sugar, and flour then whisk together
- Add butter and whisk again
- Take the merigues out of the oven once they're ready
- Spoon the filling into the center of the meringues
- Grate lemon rind and sprinkle the zest over the top of the pavlovas
- Serve!