Monday, May 19, 2014

GOOD TASTE: Old Fashioned Lemon Bars and other Lemony Goodies

Old Fashioned Lemon Squares via homework | carolynshomework.com

The other day I made these lemon bars. Not key lime, or coconut, or raspberry lemon bars. The old fashioned lemon square recipe that has been in my recipe box for decades.




Old Fashioned Lemon Squares via homework  | carolynshomework.com It has ridiculous amounts of butter and sugar but of course, that’s why it’s so darn good. I added some blueberries to pretty them up but honestly, I prefer them plain. Just lemony and buttery and yummy. I’m sure you’ve probably made these but I included the recipe at the bottom of this post in case you want to try these. They’re a childhood favorite of mine.

I actually searched through my posts to double check that I hadn’t posted Lemon Square before and I discovered that although I hadn’t shared Lemon Square before, I have shared quite a few lemon posts. Here are a few.


A Splash of Yellow via homework | carolynshomework.comLast year I went all Daffodil and Lemon Yellow for my summer décor.


Homemade Lemon Sugar Cubes via homework | carolynshomework.com One of my favorite posts were these Lemon Sugar Cubes. Perfect for a cup of tea.


Lemon Buds | carolynshomework.comIn this post, I shared photos of my dwarf lemon tree and my first lemon blossoms.


Candied Lemon peel via homework | carolynshomework.comAnd I recently made these Candied Lemon Peels which were delicious.


How to remove a rust stain from fabric via homework | carolynshomework.com This tip on how to remove a rust stain on fabric using lemon juice and salt was very popular. Bleach doesn’t take out a rust stain. You need a little chemistry and this solution does the trick.


Old Fashioned Lemon Squares via homework  | carolynshomework.comFeel free to grab this Old Fashioned Lemon Square recipe. I first saw the recipe in my elementary school cookbook and it was submitted by one of my favorite teachers, Mrs. Werlin. I’ve been making them ever since.


Old Fashioned Lemon Squares via homework  | carolynshomework.comThanks for visiting my little corner of the creative world.

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1 comment :

  1. mmm. I love lemon bars. I'm going to have to give these a try this summer! I'd be thrilled if you'd link up at this week's Off the Hook!

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