"There is nothing pleasanter than spading when the ground is soft and damp." ~ John Steinbeck Tulipa tarda ( Eye-catching early Species tulip native to Turkestan. Neat foliage multiplies rapidly, happy to return each spring) ___________________ LUSCIOUS LEMON MOUSSE ~ Adapted from The New Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen comes this luscious tart ending for a warm spring evening. _____________ 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. grated fresh lemon rind 2 room temperature egg whites 1 cup heavy cream heavy cream 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries) Mix cornstarch and sugar in small saucepan. Add lemon juice and water and whisk until smooth . Cook, whisking constantly over medium heat until thick (at least 5 minutes.) Pour into bow and stir in the lemon rind. Let cool to room temperature. Beat egg whites at high speed with electric mixer until they form stiff peaks. Fold into lemon mixture...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )