re-inventing the wheel

[brightlywoven]

On Saturday, my meriengue making mojo failed me for the first time ever. My planned 'mini pavlovas' wouldn't hold shape, and the flat pavlova that was my sencond run attempt stuck, squidged and generally failed to come off the baking sheet. After some fruitless attempts to dislodge them, all I had was meringue crumbiness. In desparation I filled some glasses with said crumbs, poured over the cream and added the raspberries that were to adorn pavlova. I was rather happy that the result looked presentable and tasted good.

I was then informed I had made Eton Mess.

Has this happened to others? What you thought was a stroke of brilliance is actually an imitation?

Comments

[shanith.livejournal.com]

I hate to say it, but I was glad that your meringue mojo got broke because I can't imagine anything more heavenly than the Eton mess you made - it was gorgeous!!!

*dissolves into a sugary meringue based heap at the memory*

[dr-biscuit.livejournal.com]

Flattery will get you everywhere!