On Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 3:24:06 PM UTC-5, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
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> Was it rainy and damp? My mother always said to never attempt a
> meringue project when the weather was damp. Old Wives Tale? Don't
> know. I just followed her advice, because . . . well, because.
> Janet US

Because SHE HAD SOME CULINARY SMARTS!!

It's the MOISTURE!! In the air. And can and usually does negatively affect a meringue!!

John Kuthe...