Homemade Fresh Lemon Curd

Happy Friday ladies!  I can't believe how quickly this past week has gone!

The other day, my soon to be niece in law surprised me with 1 1/2 dozen eggs that she had just gathered from her very own chickens!  How great is that?  So, what to do with so many eggs?  Why, how about some fresh lemon curd?!  I love anything lemony, and this recipe from Martha Stewart is the best!

First off, Mise en place, which means "everything in it's place".  In other words, before cooking or baking anything, be sure to get all of your ingredients and tools & utensils organized & ready!

Now that's alot of eggs!!

Yes, this is a bit time consuming of a recipe.  But it's oh, so worth it!  Be sure to stir constantly as stated.  One thing that I do that I am surprised they don't mention is to strain your lemon juice!  You don't want any stray seeds or pulpy stuff in your curd!

I really love my micro planer!  It makes zesting the lemons a breeze, so much better than box graters!

 Ok, not sure if you can tell from this picture, but this egg is a double yolker!  I was so excited when I discovered this, that I grabbed for the camera, sticky egg white fingers and all!  There were actually two eggs that were double yolks!  You can't find those in grocery store eggs!

Lots of wisking.  My mouth is really watering now!

Mmmmm!  Here is the finished product, on some nice sourdough toast!  Sooo yummy!

Isn't this little antique porcelain pot adorable?  When my BIL's mother passed away several years ago, no one wanted it (can you believe it?!), so they gave it to me.  Love it!

I joked to hubby that I was going to be the next Julie of "Julie & Julia" fame!  I can see it now:  Coming soon to a theater near you: "Donna & Martha".  tee hee!  Have a great weekend, and be sure to let me know if you try the recipe!

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