This is a easy and simple recipe for a very elegant dessert made mainly with egg whites, whipped cream and fresh fruit. What makes this pavlova especial is the hint of rose in the whipped cream.
For the longest time I wanted to make pavlova…and I was able to try it for the first time this last July 4th, for the celebration of our Independence day…but could not take many photos…that is okay because I got to bake again for my niece Erica’s 16th birthday. Instead of topping the pavlova with only strawberry and blueberry (blue, read and white) I got to try again with all kind of fruits, which turned out to be prettier.
This is such a simple and easy recipe, in a way refreshing due to all the fruits on it…the combination of the delicate meringue (crispy) with the creamy fresh whipped cream with a touch of rose and the fresh fruit is just indescribable enjoyment for the palate.
The great about this simple and elegant recipe is that you can make the meringue a day ahead, just keep it in an airtight container.
Preheat oven to 250F degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 9-inch circle on the parchment paper and flip the parchment paper, transfer the paper to a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites on low speed. Gradually add in the sugar, and increase the speed to medium high beating well until soft peaks form. Gently mix in rose water, vinegar, and cornstarch and continue beating until very stiff and glossy peaks.
Spoon the egg white mixture inside the circle drawn on the parchment paper. With a spoon gently work from the center to the side of the circle, building an edge.
Bake for 15 minutes at 250F and then 200F for another 1 ½ hour. The outside of the meringue should be crispy and lightly brown. The time to reach the crispy meringue is increased due to the less amount of sugar in the meringue.
Gently fill the center of the meringue with the whipped cream. Top it with the fresh fruit. Serve immediately.
Did you know that pavlova was named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova? Two countries claim to be the creator of this dessert, Australia and New Zeland.
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The Weather MicroServer is a hardware component that interfaces with any of CWS's weather stations to provide Internet and industrial protocols for weather monitoring.
Thank you for the follow-up email regarding the new features implemented in the MicroServer ... They are working wonderfully. I will not hesitate to contact you in the future with needs we might have for the weather station. You and your team have done an excellent job." ~Environmental Engineer, US Ecology Idaho
The Weather MicroServer offers a variety of Internet and industrial protocols for automated reporting via computer or industrial automation system.
The Weather MicroServer has datalogging capability. It connects to your network with an included Ethernet cable.
Three serial ports offer interface to the weather station, the optional Weather Display Console, and/or additional peripheral devices or sensors such as Visibility and the Orion LT Wind-Only transmitter.
The Weather MicroServer can provide real-time weather data to WeatherMaster Software over the network. This allows users to simultaneously monitor the weather using WeatherMaster on any computer connected to the network.
The powerful Weather MicroServer provides FTP output, as well as a browser user interface for network applications. It includes three serial communication ports and datalogging capability.
The Weather MicroServer has a built-in SNMP interface for communication with network management systems. SNMP versions 2 and 3 are supported. SNMPv3 interface incorporates SHA1 authentication and AES or DES encryption option with a user definable user name and password.
The Weather MicroServer offers DNP3 ethernet communication to interface CWS weather stations with process automation systems used primarily in utilities such as electric and water companies.
The Weather MicroServer has a built-in BACnet interface for communication with building automation and control systems.
Two serial ports, as well as up to eight analog channels, offer interfaces to various additional peripheral devices or sensors. Click below for information on available sensors:
The Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sensor uses an infrared light source to measure ppm-level carbon dioxide. The sensor is configured for analog output.The sensor is installed in a self-aspirating radiation shield to protect it from the effects of solar radiation. The sensor should be installed in a location that represents ambient atmospheric CO2 levels.
The Ultrasonic Snow Depth Sensor transmits an ultrasonic pulsed sound wave through the air to meet a reflective object, such as snow. When the sound wave makes contact with the target it bounces back toward the sensor. The sensor records the time required for the sound wave to travel to the target and return. Using the speed of sound, the sensor calculates the distance to the object. Uses an analog channel.
Designed for a wide range of high-end atmospheric pressure measurement (specifically aviation), this dual silicon capacitive, absolute pressure sensor provides high accuracy and excellent long-term stability. Select Class A or Class B, both of which come with NIST traceable, factory calibration certificates. The MicroServer reports the two (redundant) pressure readings, the difference between them, and calculated QNH and QFE based on average value of the two sensors. Requires a serial port.
(Please note: While CWS weather stations are not FAA certified, they are used by many small airports in the US and around the world that are not subject to FAA certification.)
Catalog No. 82601: The pyranometer or solar radiation sensor is calibrated to measure the shortwave radiation reaching the Earth's surface, measured in Watts per square meter. Self-cleaning dome-shaped head prevents water accumulation. Sensor head is potted solid to prevent internal condensation in humid environments.
Operating Environment: - 40 to 55 °C; 0 to 100% relative humidity. Designed for continuous outdoor use.
Catalog No. 82605: The Hukseflux SR05 thermopile sensor meets ISO 9060 second class requirements. It measures solar radiation received by a plane surface, in W/m2, from a 180° field of view angle. SR05 is ideal for general solar radiation measurements in meteorological networks and PV monitoring. The pyranometer is easy to mount and install, in particular with SR05's ball levelling mechanism. The sensor outputs 0 to 1 VDC signal and can be interfaced directly to the MicroServer’s analog channels.
Catalog No. 82603-6A: This Kipp & Zonen SMP6 thermopile sensor meets ISO 9060:1990 First Class requirements and features a sixty-four thermocouple junction (series connected) sensing element. The sensing element is coated with a highly stable carbon based non-organic coating, which delivers excellent spectral absorption and long term stability characteristics. It has improved performance due to the increased thermal mass and the double glass dome construction. The integral bubble level is raised to the top of the housing and can be viewed without removing the redesigned snap-on sun shield, which also covers the connector. The connector with gold-plated contacts allows for easy exchange and re-calibration.
The screw-in drying cartridge is easy to remove and the replacement desiccant is supplied in convenient refill packets.
Catalog No. 82603-10A: This Kipp & Zonen SMP10 thermopile sensor meets ISO 9060:1990 Secondary Standard requirements (highest possible ISO pyranometer performance category). The SMP10 extends this quality to applications where maintenance is difficult and/or forms a major part of the cost of ownership. The Internal drying cartridge is rated to 10 years if the housing is not opened.
The SMP10 uses a temperature compensated detector and has better linearity and long-term stability, lower thermal offset and faster response than a first class pyranometer.
Measures UV radiation between 250 and 400 nanometers. The measurement includes both UV-A and UV-B radiation to provide a total combined measurement. The self-cleaning dome-shaped head prevents water accumulation. The sensor head is potted solid to prevent internal condensation in humid environments. Uses one analog channel.
Photosynthesis is driven by the number of photons between 400 and 700 nm. This is called Photosynthetic Photon Flux (PPF) and is measured in μmol m-2 s-1 (micromoles of photons per square meter per second). PPF sensors are commonly called quantum sensors because a quantum refers to the amount of energy carried by a photon. Uses one analog channel.
A laser optical sensor is used to detect and measure particulate concentrations up to 100 milligrams per cubic meter. The continuous flow optical sensor is combined with purge air to ensure accurate measurements in adverse environments. The optical sensor is enclosed with matched electronics and sensor display. Built-in calibration function is included.The standard unit is supplied with an internal flow system in a rugged weatherproof housing. Inlet assembly includes a built-in heater to prevent moisture penetration and a size selected inlet to allow particle passage without allowing foreign matter to penetrate. Power for the heater is regulated, and is only used when moisture is detected. Requires serial port.
Display: LCD Display provides information on operation including: power, heater power, flow operation, status and concentration.
Measures atmospheric visibility, also known as meteorological optical range (MOR) by determining the amount of light scattered by particles (smoke, dust, haze, fog, rain, & snow) in the air that passes through the optical sample volume. A 42-degree forward scatter angle ensures performance over a wide range of particle sizes.
An integrated, one-piece housing design keeps all cabling internal to the sensor for protection against the elements. The sensor housing is made from anodized aluminum and the enclosures are rugged, UV-resistant fiberglass rated to IP66.
Based on the proven experience of the NWS and FAA, the sensor uses a "look down" geometry to reduce window contamination and clogging from blowing snow. The windows use continuous duty anti-dew heaters.
Surge and EMI filtering on all power and signal lines help ensure uninterrupted service for the life of the sensor.
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of Low Voltage Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/ EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
Installation and maintenance: A 1-1/2 inch IPS pipe or optional 1 inch IPS pipe flange located on the bottom of the Main Electronics Box mates with a user supplied pipe. Power and signal connections are made through waterproof cable glands to terminal boards in the Box.
Field Calibration: Connect the factory-supplied calibration fixture (included) and follow a simple procedure that takes less than 30 minutes. Annual calibration is recommended.
Available as an additional sensor option, or as its own weather station - the Orion LT Wind Monitor.
Both wind speed and direction are measured using an advanced ultrasonic sensor. The sensor uses ultrasound to determine horizontal wind speed and direction. The array of three equally spaced ultrasonic transducers on a horizontal plane is an ideal design which ensures accurate wind measurement from all wind directions, without blind angles or corrupted readings.
The wind sensor has no moving parts, which makes it maintenance free. The measurement range for wind speed is from 0 to 135 mph (0 to 60 m/s) and for wind direction from 0 to 360°. Requires one serial port.
The tipping bucket electric rain gauge is composed of a complex spun collector funnel with a knife edge that diverts the water to a tipping bucket mechanism. For each tip, a magnet causes an electronic pulse that is recorded. The rainfall sensor is completely automatic - spent water drains out of the bottom of the housing, hence, the instrument requires no servicing.
The Freezing Rain Sensor detects the presence of icing conditions. Included is a built-in heater for automatic defrost.
De-icing (Heater) Control Automatically triggered with accumulation of 0.5mm of ice on probe. Max heating time: 25 seconds
The Weather MicroServer serves data to be viewed on the customer's system, and also can be used in conjunction with these additional monitoring options.
A security solution for customers who are unable to upload data (via FTP) to their website or implement port forwarding for the MicroServer.
With no additional hardware or software, the MicroServer can automatically post data from your weather station to the following weather networks:
Weather Master™ is our proprietary software optimized for CWS weather stations. It provides computer weather monitoring, calculated parameters, graphing and trend displays, as well as automatic archiving of weather data, alarm notification, interface with CAMEO/ALOHA, and weather web page updates.
Connection options between sensor head and Weather MicroServer. Click to expand for specific details.
Wireless transceivers offer a cable-free means to remotely monitor weather information when hardwire installations are not feasible or practical.
For fixed-mount weather stations, 2.4 GHz and 900MHz wireless transceiver options offer outdoor line-of-site range at one mile and 20 miles, respectively.
For the wireless Orion Weather Station, a transceiver is housed in a weatherproof enclosure near the sensor head. A single transceiver is connected to the Interface Module at the data display site, which then is connected to a Weather Display Console and/or computer.
These stations require power at the site of the weatherproof enclosure. This power can be AC, battery or solar. The Orion sensor head requires significantly less power and is a good choice for solar or battery-powered operation.
A wireless weather station system configuration would include the weather station itself with display or software, plus a weatherproof enclosure and transceivers.
Two short haul modems are used to extend the RS-232 range from 200 feet to 4000 feet. Includes power supplies.
Built-in, class leading voltage transient protection provides superior reliability and continuous operation.