Make it From Scratch

Whipped up a little meringue pie for dessert after a chili dinner last night.  That adorable pie plate was a great find at a thrift shop.  I made the crust myself, and the meringue turned out great, but the filling left a bit to be desired.  It was a JELLO mix and after the lemon curd I made a couple days ago, I wasn't very pleased with the lack of flavor in this pie.  Next time, I will definitely take the time to juice and zest.

I shared this post over at The Enchanting Rose for Tuesday's Roses of Inspiration.  If you are ever feeling inspired to bake yourself a lemon meringue pie, take the time to make it from scratch. Frankly, it's just not worth the calories otherwise.

As far as Tuesday's go, I will be glad when this one is over.  I have a dentist appointment this morning for a tooth I managed to chip while eating popcorn.  So there will be needles and fillings involved.  The process makes me so incredibly nervous.  I will be so glad when it is over.  I hope you all have a happier Tuesday planned.



Comments

  1. SylviaFebruary 23, 2016 at 6:29 AM

    It sure looks good though!I agree anything is better when made from scratch.
    Visiting from Stephanie's Roses of Inspirations.

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  2. eileeninmdFebruary 23, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    Yum, your pie looks delicious! I hope your dental procedure goes smoothly. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm....pie! Yours looks so beautiful!

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  4. ChristineFebruary 23, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    It's one of my fav desserts! The pie dish looks so pretty!
    Hope all goes well at the dentist!

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  5. DanielaFebruary 23, 2016 at 10:34 AM

    These are the pies I do prefer, my dearest Andrea, they're always so successful and so very tasty ... yours looks so wonderful and inviting ;) !!

    Sending blessings on your day, today
    with much, so much love
    Dany

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  6. MichelleFebruary 23, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    I do hope your dental appointment went well.

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  7. MeredithFebruary 24, 2016 at 4:46 AM

    The pie sure looks yummy, hope all went well at the dentist.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  8. Celestina MarieFebruary 24, 2016 at 5:49 AM

    Hi Andrea, well I lost my comment so trying again. Your pie looks so delicious and the pie dish was a great find. Hope all goes well at the dentist. Thanks for sharing and wishing you a blessed day. xo

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  9. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 24, 2016 at 2:35 PM

    Lemon meringue pie really is delicious isn't it! Hope that all went well at the dentist. xx

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  10. IdaFebruary 24, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    Lemon Meringue is a favorite of mine. This does look quite yummy.

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  11. Kelly @ Homespuns 'n HayfieldsFebruary 25, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    Your pie looks delicious and I adore that pie plate.

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  12. Buttons ThoughtsFebruary 26, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    Oh I am so very hungry now:) HUGS B

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  13. SusanFebruary 26, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    I haven't made a lemon meringue pie in years even though it is a favourite of my husband. Planning now to do it for Easter as a treat. Sorry about the tooth, it must have spoiled your popcorn enjoyment no end.

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  14. StephanieFebruary 28, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    Your pie looks heavenly, sweet friend. It's been ages since I made a pie....I think I need to change that this week :)

    Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!

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