At last, I am feeling better. It has taken a while and I haven't had much appetite. Yesterday I decided that the only thing I wanted to eat was lemon curd spread on thinly sliced white bread. I couldn't get it out of my head, and so I decided that I'd better make some, as strange food was better than no food at all.
It was surprisingly easy, the ingredients are just lemons, butter, sugar, and eggs, all stirred up together, perfect for building up a body. And what a beautiful colour! Just what is needed, although we have had a sunny day here today.
It lifted my spirits in so many ways, and the smell was just delicious. I have made two pots of this, and a bowl full, too, which I'll probably put inside a cake.
It's nice to be back :)
Your lemon curd sounds wonderful . . . I can just imagine how lovely it smells. Love that wooden rabbit and both of your very cool Easter eggs designs. You're a very talented girl :)
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Gorgeous lemony yellow sunshine!
ReplyDeleteJust looking at your photos makes me feel cheerful!
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DeleteSorry to hear that you have been under the weather. Sounds like you have found exactly the right thing to perk up your appetite! Lizzie
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better. Mmm, lemon curd - yummy!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling so much better, we to have the lurgy here. You're pics are so bright and sunny :)
ReplyDeleteOh you've certainly whetted my appetite.Love it but never made it but....there's always a first time. So pleased you're feeling better now. xx
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy, I used to love lemons curd tarts! Glad you've got a little more energy! :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks all. That's what comes of reading cookery books when you are laying on the sofa (I found Nigel Slater's Kitchen Diaries II in my local library and he always writes mouthwatering descriptions of everything).
ReplyDeleteLemon Curd is a complete delight - I want to make some now!
ReplyDeleteClaire
Glad you are feeling better - expect the sunshine helped too. I was given that book by a friend for Christmas but haven't really looked at it yet. I loved his first volume and we always make his Christmas cake because its so good. He always makes his recipes look wonderful on tv too. Karen x
ReplyDeleteHe does. The only thing is that sometimes he makes something sound so good, that it is a bit of an anti-climax when you actually bite into it. In fact, I used my mum's recipe for lemon curd. His description inspired me, but hers is quite a bit cheaper!
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ReplyDeleteLemon curd...mmm! Lemon curd and buttercream in a sponge... mmm, mmm! I think I may need to make some lemon curd at the weekend now!
Best wishes
Ellie
Sounds like a fine idea to me!
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ReplyDeleteSorry to read you have not been well,glad you are on the mend now
I must admit I have never made lemon curd but it is on my list to have ago, thank you for your inspiration
Thea x
Lovely, zingy colours! Sorry you've not been well, hope you're on the road to recovery now.
ReplyDeleteLove Claire xxx
I've never made lemon curd either but I do have a recipe and keep meaning to! There is something about yellow that makes you smile, its a colour that brings instant sunshine isnt it?
ReplyDeleteIt is. I don't have yellow anywhere in the house, but this year, I've been really drawn to daffodils and yellow flowers, perhaps to alleviate the gloom of the days!
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