One Year Ago Today
Today is the anniversary of the first post on my blog, it’s hard to believe it has already been a year since I started this blog. I have learned so much during this time and like to think that I have improved a bit both in content and photo’s but it is still a work in progress. The best part of this little adventure really is the wonderful people I have met, virtually for the most part but I feel like I know so many of you personally. I have come to know and follow so many blogs and I strive to achieve what so many of you have already managed to do. This was my first blog post, a recipe I created for a citrus contest on Food52.
Makes 2 cups
1 each orange, tangerine,clementine, lemon (I used a navel orange and honey tangerine)
2 1/2 tbs zest from the fruits
1/2 cup juice (mixed from each fruit)
6 extra large egg yolks
4 oz unsalted butter cut into pieces (1 stick)
1 1/2 cup sugar
pinch of salt
1 tsp orange zest (added after its cooked)
Instructions:
Zest the fruit and set aside 2 1/2 tbs, juice the fruit, mix together and set aside 1/2 cup. In saucepan add the egg yolks, sugar and a pinch of salt. Beat with hand held mixer until creamy and light. Whisk in the juice and zest and add the butter, cook over medium/ low heat stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Place thermometer in pan, keep stirring. Its done when temperature reads 175, remove from heat. If you don’t have a thermometer cook until thick and it coats the back of your spoon, with your finger make a stripe and if it stays intact its done.
Pour through a sieve into a bowl, add the tsp of orange zest, stir to combine and cover with plastic that sits directly on top of the curd, allow to come to room temperature then refrigerate overnight.
Happy Blog-Anniversary! Cool and meaningful milestone. Love your blog and it’s been a pleasure knowing you.
Thanks so much Azita, I love your blog also and I am so happy to have met you.
Happy Anniversary!! I’m so glad you started your wonderful blog. It’s been a wonderful way for us to visit together through delicious food. I hope you have many more anniversaries ahead!
Thanks so much Susan, its like we are all neighbors albeit virtually. I truly love your blog and each time i read it I learn something new/
Happy Anniversary to your lovely blog! I’m
enjoying it with great pleasure. π
Thank you so much Francesca, I enjoy reading your blog also.
Happy 1st blog-o-versary!! Such a labor of love.
Thanks Tracy, love blog-o-versary, LOL! It is a labor of love for sure
Congratulations suzanne. It truly is a wonderful blog! And I love your citrus curd!
Thank you Pat, I am so amazed that it has been a year, seems like yesterday.
Happy anniversary, Suzanne! I’m so happy you started your lovely blog and appreciate connecting with you over delicious food. Love your citrus curd, too! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead!
Thanks so much Hannah, it has been a wonderful and really fun year. Look forward to more from your beautiful blog also!
Suzanne, Happy Anniversary!! We are so lucky to know you and your wonderful blog. Love your mixed citrus curd!
Thanks so much Judy, it has been such a great year getting to know you and so many others, I look forward to more and more from you and everyone else,
Wow one year, congrats Suzanne!! That’s such an achievement and so exciting! I’m thoroughly enjoying watching your talent and creativity and so greatful to discover your inspiring blog π
I know, time flies when you are having fun! Thanks so much Brandi!!
Congratulations on your first blogging anniversary! This citrus curd looks great! I am a big fan of the citrus tart π
Thank you so much Ali, I love anything citrus and this curd is delicious with a mix of different citrus flavors.
Congratulations…one year and onto the next! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes and stories π
Thanks so much Linda!
Congratulations on your year. Onwards and upwards π And I adore lemon curd…
Thank you so much, me too I love curd with just about any type of fruit. The buttery citrusy goodness is one of my all time favorites.
Congratulations on your first anniversary, here’s to many more…Citrus curd couldn’t be a tastier post to celebrate with.
Thank you so much Maria, I do hope to continue my adventures in the blog-o-sphere it has been a fun learning experience this year.
Congratulations on your one year of blogging! I’m hoping to put your Pandoro Bread Pudding on my own blog soon! I have made it more than once! Delicious!!!
Thank you so much Christina, I would be honored to see my recipe on your beautiful blog and thank you so much for trying it.
Congratulations on hitting this milestone – Your blog is great and a real pleasure to read. I love the creativity of your recipes and photography. Keep up the great work!
Oh wow, thank you so much. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the kind words.
Congratulations on one year!
Thank you so much, it’s been so much fun!