Lemon Meringue Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue & Lemon Curd Celebration Candles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQk3AAajlIqYlRogya0VUhI2lpwb5K8VO4Mk0nzcNJGbFNG-kiZzzcY47eISNPKOkasYYL6ljUeDtsLlHSV33aOx6JAak-D-QHKNczbbgjugps7f4BdzuPUMGBLqJZviLN7Gu4wARBfxq/s1600/IMG_9171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQk3AAajlIqYlRogya0VUhI2lpwb5K8VO4Mk0nzcNJGbFNG-kiZzzcY47eISNPKOkasYYL6ljUeDtsLlHSV33aOx6JAak-D-QHKNczbbgjugps7f4BdzuPUMGBLqJZviLN7Gu4wARBfxq/s1600/IMG_9171.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love looking back at old posts.   Sort of.  Sometimes I cringe at photos I took with my iphone, other times it brings back a great memory... and delicious dessert.  I've included one of my original first posts (5 years ago) below that I'm revisiting today - Lemon Meringue Cupcakes.  I realize that citrus season is in the winter, but for me, nothing is as springy as a lemon dessert.  Actually lemon anything.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWaybpeTZoXOB9K-wX5nZpU8njAwZemPzRV1IJk7SOc04ZOZcRAd6RmgFKXpZBgSVF1r7ZrXFJ96L0fz96Rc_DnPCgkQ_R_wk8eftkGtE0fgtjrMAZW8-Y4elPokow2LBc8ZA0wu4wkuv/s1600/IMG_9152.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWaybpeTZoXOB9K-wX5nZpU8njAwZemPzRV1IJk7SOc04ZOZcRAd6RmgFKXpZBgSVF1r7ZrXFJ96L0fz96Rc_DnPCgkQ_R_wk8eftkGtE0fgtjrMAZW8-Y4elPokow2LBc8ZA0wu4wkuv/s1600/IMG_9152.jpg" width="426" /></a>Today, I'm making these in honor of Emma's Mimi's birthday - like me, she's crazy about any thing lemon and cupcakes.  While I haven't shared these cupcakes on the blog in years, they are one of my favorite to make: white cake topped with lemon curd and swiss meringue.<br /><br />I've topped them with my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/celebration-candles-6">6" Celebration Candles in Lemon Curd</a> - a new color for spring.  They are perfectly lemony in color with a beautiful natural subtle hue.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F03%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-with-swiss.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-8ZFLlsV8dwo%2FUzG-VA_cnhI%2FAAAAAAAAWAQ%2FkFiIZAR2VPg%2Fs1600%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg&description=Lemon%20Meringue%20Cupcakes%20%3A%20So%20Easy.%20%20Step-by-Step%20instructions."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />Products used :<br /><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/celebration-candles-6">6" Celebration Candles in Lemon Curd</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/giant-starburst-tip">Jumbo Starburst Tip</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/disposable-pastry-bag-20-bags">18" Disposable Piping Bag</a><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/brown-cupcake-muffin-papers-100-papers">Brown Cupcake Liners</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3Gsv1p5d1y7ydkPcBQ6vrbf4PK1c_IvUGfXOFq5JrTQNjgZaEfqB0OW-JbCfksYCTOZjjG3HOJ_b0iYt3kJqFZuN7E-Uhccptsw0DETfKNZ_O7r1eK3EoWqLSGZSS3Dr7CRYJ-s5pAsG/s1600/IMG_9102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3Gsv1p5d1y7ydkPcBQ6vrbf4PK1c_IvUGfXOFq5JrTQNjgZaEfqB0OW-JbCfksYCTOZjjG3HOJ_b0iYt3kJqFZuN7E-Uhccptsw0DETfKNZ_O7r1eK3EoWqLSGZSS3Dr7CRYJ-s5pAsG/s1600/IMG_9102.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVggcfcTSA8E6TsP7pqK_5EIljiSR4un6KgdXvoS684qxbJUK72xBAmsUvGzCmKdrg4zPOkEZg84YR1kjYw2GHO5amqFX9fTF7kT1CCy0t9HAr1qO2RyjJmYgpbnPIqIIjx-5_REnQE1d6/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVggcfcTSA8E6TsP7pqK_5EIljiSR4un6KgdXvoS684qxbJUK72xBAmsUvGzCmKdrg4zPOkEZg84YR1kjYw2GHO5amqFX9fTF7kT1CCy0t9HAr1qO2RyjJmYgpbnPIqIIjx-5_REnQE1d6/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>The cupcakes can come from a box, and the curd can be store-bought, or everything can be made from scratch.  If you're feeling ambitious today (unlike me) and would like to make everything from scratch, here is my recipe for <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/03/lemon-butter-cake-with-simple-lemon.html">Lemon Butter Cake</a> that would be great to use for the cupcake element, and here is link to my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/lemon-curd-homemade-gifts-for-mothers.html">Lemon Curd recipe</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Lemon Meringue Cupcakes</i></span><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F03%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-with-swiss.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-8ZFLlsV8dwo%2FUzG-VA_cnhI%2FAAAAAAAAWAQ%2FkFiIZAR2VPg%2Fs1600%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg&description=Lemon%20Meringue%20Cupcakes%20%3A%20So%20Easy.%20%20Step-by-Step%20instructions."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><i>Get my <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Printable Recipes</span>, here.</a></i><br /><br />24 Cupcakes - Vanilla or Lemon (from a mix or <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/03/lemon-butter-cake-with-simple-lemon.html">homemade</a>) <br />Lemon Curd (store-bought or <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/lemon-curd-homemade-gifts-for-mothers.html">homemade</a>)<br />Swiss Meringue (recipe below)<br /><br />Bake cupcakes as directed.  Let cool for 30 minutes before topping.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9F2GasX-syuv9FxdNyCSjGG7Mk2_sECjtEL09-xJrZqfjZwMC7KB-9ZpUpPEzsNA-ea0Ij3Pzepq9trD06rEOPnPbi996e65GuOykHh1vmQjP8FdG0KdWBlXn_3dF60kjeE-EbPvvLJQ/s1600/IMG_9092.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9F2GasX-syuv9FxdNyCSjGG7Mk2_sECjtEL09-xJrZqfjZwMC7KB-9ZpUpPEzsNA-ea0Ij3Pzepq9trD06rEOPnPbi996e65GuOykHh1vmQjP8FdG0KdWBlXn_3dF60kjeE-EbPvvLJQ/s1600/IMG_9092.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Gently split each cupcake to allow lemon curd to get into the cake.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB7pbWXz9E1YdlMIf8DMmYIerq4APyQ5o524VBJ8DL1sHQGoU_Hf9F3S0i5LCHrzmEtQOzgAOJK5IDm0AJGPecsqME28MEg1qWAePNQaLf1ALnXpGUletZ3sB0cRBxJkRPYwz5-pQnjmp/s1600/IMG_9093.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlB7pbWXz9E1YdlMIf8DMmYIerq4APyQ5o524VBJ8DL1sHQGoU_Hf9F3S0i5LCHrzmEtQOzgAOJK5IDm0AJGPecsqME28MEg1qWAePNQaLf1ALnXpGUletZ3sB0cRBxJkRPYwz5-pQnjmp/s1600/IMG_9093.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Dollop lemon curd on generously.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2-Snp5DJhqzjC3U2LLgkSc84OM9yUTUF_2pZN-b3qUg93h2xMYnlQG6YpZk3tnXWqBb4rnFM5mysp_xuONpnEy6RpNfVtn9xn3mhn2OO6X3rtw7vX_ceXrySI_16m8I0KzHj0AW1lBqf/s1600/IMG_9096.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2-Snp5DJhqzjC3U2LLgkSc84OM9yUTUF_2pZN-b3qUg93h2xMYnlQG6YpZk3tnXWqBb4rnFM5mysp_xuONpnEy6RpNfVtn9xn3mhn2OO6X3rtw7vX_ceXrySI_16m8I0KzHj0AW1lBqf/s1600/IMG_9096.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Put Swiss Meringue in a large piping bag (<a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">18" Disposable Bags</a>) fitted with the <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/giant-starburst-tip">Giant Starburst Tip, $4</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxeceJ30-ZLXvT-dwG29tCbNdcAVC5zA-WVC4CwQF4d8cybENcyHYfYXnr6-jR0HhXzU4S_C6vy4kf_pzGbdMQy9pJXrDWQLE_Ng9iAUy7gLNZ3cmEwoP83nqyKt8Uj2nVk07uunnpH4m/s1600/IMG_9098.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxeceJ30-ZLXvT-dwG29tCbNdcAVC5zA-WVC4CwQF4d8cybENcyHYfYXnr6-jR0HhXzU4S_C6vy4kf_pzGbdMQy9pJXrDWQLE_Ng9iAUy7gLNZ3cmEwoP83nqyKt8Uj2nVk07uunnpH4m/s1600/IMG_9098.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6WvRYIii0C1PPoWzdpn-mWxLq1a95Tf2mSJgFujjEKvkTVreEr1f6_5FTG4GB0eXUF8tvoi9AR0YgjahZQQuTZX4o2dtVw3j9c1FSUPab73p3lfgo-leb_zug2cR6A2OyoemvBYsCZjr/s1600/IMG_9123.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6WvRYIii0C1PPoWzdpn-mWxLq1a95Tf2mSJgFujjEKvkTVreEr1f6_5FTG4GB0eXUF8tvoi9AR0YgjahZQQuTZX4o2dtVw3j9c1FSUPab73p3lfgo-leb_zug2cR6A2OyoemvBYsCZjr/s1600/IMG_9123.jpg" width="274" /></a></div>Pipe meringue in swirls on top of the lemon curd cupcakes.<br /><br /><br />Optional : To toast the top of the meringue, place the cupcakes under the broiler (set to about 400 degrees) in the oven for 30 seconds.  OR, use a kitchen blowtorch, like I did here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XQGgKFwWsHCNc-g53cPYFNUkeLeGbOc_uE1CdhZuHdV5kwpiIt7FFadSz2rKda67he1smVJfLZjjXu9EcYr_g7yuw5Hu2LjdJLmOizsfjMMH2cwdwMsP36OR5aZqyIRSvdVl5_wqwyHS/s1600/IMG_9106.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XQGgKFwWsHCNc-g53cPYFNUkeLeGbOc_uE1CdhZuHdV5kwpiIt7FFadSz2rKda67he1smVJfLZjjXu9EcYr_g7yuw5Hu2LjdJLmOizsfjMMH2cwdwMsP36OR5aZqyIRSvdVl5_wqwyHS/s1600/IMG_9106.JPG" width="400" /></a><i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Swiss Meringue</span></i><br /><br />4 egg whites<br />1 cup of sugar<br />1 pinch of cream of tarter<br /><br />In the top bowl of a double boiler (glass bowl sitting on a sauce pan with simmering water), whisk together egg whites, sugar and cream of tarter.   <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyn2POsV-_yJw-IunrHxJiQqT3iECMhvpoYLPPFlFr9kpOos00ZWG6NYRandQplTdRUYd0ySSrFIF5LSIOhayllmMAu7fcmf4fbkQ_0pK6wEz5ed-ClObsywDNB39M0G21EEmV7E3dBJ1l/s1600/IMG_9088.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyn2POsV-_yJw-IunrHxJiQqT3iECMhvpoYLPPFlFr9kpOos00ZWG6NYRandQplTdRUYd0ySSrFIF5LSIOhayllmMAu7fcmf4fbkQ_0pK6wEz5ed-ClObsywDNB39M0G21EEmV7E3dBJ1l/s1600/IMG_9088.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Cook mixture in the double boiler over medium low heat for 3-5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved.  If you rub the mixture between your fingers, you should be able to tell if the sugar has dissolved.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ey37VNgYJDUrJ7YiAxPTy4qQ-hlRvd5Zeu7TPwl3S900qXDGxSfRx80gS8d2hkXVm5AXZD5kM6CnFxyKd0j1Ztr9QpMdDOtzhX6euDAWIYO-4XNSRxSexotxZ4Q2jCNByzr8W6LiSlBA/s1600/IMG_9091.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ey37VNgYJDUrJ7YiAxPTy4qQ-hlRvd5Zeu7TPwl3S900qXDGxSfRx80gS8d2hkXVm5AXZD5kM6CnFxyKd0j1Ztr9QpMdDOtzhX6euDAWIYO-4XNSRxSexotxZ4Q2jCNByzr8W6LiSlBA/s1600/IMG_9091.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Transfer the mixture to your kitchen aid fitted with the whisk attachment.  Whisk on high for 7-10 minutes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4aPdYzkM2jW6-nwYGdauBT8JriSlGCtQP-gehrhz3i9j-qJftxbydm5uNohsin03KSzjzHALzvKPu8CanvoNa36zMxj4X457F0D5g6P7ZwFChHiacmOHaIec8JGdwM-paSHs3wYa5QmfL/s1600/IMG_9095.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4aPdYzkM2jW6-nwYGdauBT8JriSlGCtQP-gehrhz3i9j-qJftxbydm5uNohsin03KSzjzHALzvKPu8CanvoNa36zMxj4X457F0D5g6P7ZwFChHiacmOHaIec8JGdwM-paSHs3wYa5QmfL/s1600/IMG_9095.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />The mixture will cool and froth into a thick meringue as it whips.  Beat until stiff peaks form. Transfer to piping bag, or spread directly on lemon curd.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo3NW_vCKxw6c-DX2g_X3kwgKQHguvLk_ZOLgzkLDcDKRFXcQmVayBUDGBvLZi2kpF7hZuIw3NDWKEYHJNbwWTfD7rjC3fdUP15twzrR1RzDEzWy__riEKE2dFcrTMRnDvArYdGKvLx__/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo3NW_vCKxw6c-DX2g_X3kwgKQHguvLk_ZOLgzkLDcDKRFXcQmVayBUDGBvLZi2kpF7hZuIw3NDWKEYHJNbwWTfD7rjC3fdUP15twzrR1RzDEzWy__riEKE2dFcrTMRnDvArYdGKvLx__/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg" width="140" /></a>Here is the easy-to-pin strip!<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F03%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-with-swiss.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-8ZFLlsV8dwo%2FUzG-VA_cnhI%2FAAAAAAAAWAQ%2FkFiIZAR2VPg%2Fs1600%2Flemon-meringue-cupcakes-ful.jpg&description=Lemon%20Meringue%20Cupcakes%20%3A%20So%20Easy.%20%20Step-by-Step%20instructions."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />......<br /><br />Now, you can enjoy a flashback of some fine photography from years past : )<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7JiFN6aaPMIU3pa6Lr8A4IC1rTUTy4BglrZ4_-AnV0nGFCk4ebet1c760nGMWnktb1zl1JYOxFTOOaoaX02gEt6SJqgj4opIe0zV1axcMca0Xyry6QDu0SOSFRZ57kPucSG_dexdyJc/s1600-h/Lemon+Meringue+Cupcake+Pink+Flowers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367701347429852450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7JiFN6aaPMIU3pa6Lr8A4IC1rTUTy4BglrZ4_-AnV0nGFCk4ebet1c760nGMWnktb1zl1JYOxFTOOaoaX02gEt6SJqgj4opIe0zV1axcMca0Xyry6QDu0SOSFRZ57kPucSG_dexdyJc/s400/Lemon+Meringue+Cupcake+Pink+Flowers.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br /><div>For my friend's birthday party last night, I created these refreshing Lemon Meringue Cupcakes.  I picked these "Naked Ladies" (pink flowers) from my backyard - I love them in big bunches. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7JiFN6aaPMIU3pa6Lr8A4IC1rTUTy4BglrZ4_-AnV0nGFCk4ebet1c760nGMWnktb1zl1JYOxFTOOaoaX02gEt6SJqgj4opIe0zV1axcMca0Xyry6QDu0SOSFRZ57kPucSG_dexdyJc/s1600-h/Lemon+Meringue+Cupcake+Pink+Flowers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee; 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text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiijzp5NBfa2PSL076i_Qzn1HmXXMpIfyb6IirlY1dDaQyw8HyixpwI2T-yKx1YLcaOaF2KDPsBdHyPbsQ5rKp_72VIin3CJOfbd8mbsYl4eSb0EYqY8KZio_D7zCKiS4Wln64tKSLWxCg/s1600-h/IMG_0034+1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367706296836239410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiijzp5NBfa2PSL076i_Qzn1HmXXMpIfyb6IirlY1dDaQyw8HyixpwI2T-yKx1YLcaOaF2KDPsBdHyPbsQ5rKp_72VIin3CJOfbd8mbsYl4eSb0EYqY8KZio_D7zCKiS4Wln64tKSLWxCg/s400/IMG_0034+1.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a></span></span></div></div></div>

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue & Lemon Curd Celebration Candles

I love looking back at old posts.   Sort of.  Sometimes I cringe at photos I took with my iphone, other times it brings back a great memo...

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