I got the cleaning all done. I had to stop about once each 10 minutes to rest my back, but I got it done. I know I will have to clean again next week but that is OK.
The lemon cream cheese bars are done and ready to be chilled so that I can cut them. Note the old dish the bars were baked in. It is Pyrex and was a wedding shower gift about 100 years ago.
I only make these bars when I know my son is coming for a visit. I love anything with a lemon flavor so I can’t be trusted to make them when I am here alone. My very favorite dessert is lemon meringue pie.
The heat is supposed to break a record for today to reach 97 degrees. I am not going out today. I will have to go out tomorrow to get the last minute grocery items. So I think I will rest on my laurels, whatever that means. Hold on a sec, I am going to Google it and find out.
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“Laurels were once given as an honor for achievement--think of Roman senators wearing crowns of laurels. One who "rests on his laurels" is content with present, or past, achievements. Though laurels are positive, one who rests on them is considered lazy.”
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So just consider me lazy today. lol You all stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
PLEASE don't send that 97 here okay..Thanks I appreciate it..stay cool in that heat. The bars look great and tasty..not baking here.Can't even think about it in heat of the summertime. Doing laundry and hanging it out today..no time to rest on laurels around here. XXOO
ReplyDeleteThose look awesome! I, too, love anything lemon. I make a lemon pound cake with lemon glaze. I have to make two when I make it because my son-in-law says it is the best baked good he has ever eaten in his life. I love the Pyrex. I have mostly bowls in my collection. I need to find me some bar pans.
ReplyDeleteyou will be hotter than texas. we're 95 ish.
ReplyDeleteThe lemon bars look good! Stay in until you absolutely have to go out. No one will blame you in this heat.
ReplyDeleteLemon bars I am really looking forward to making some of those Beth. Laurels yes I like that very good. Stay cool and rest up after all that cleaning. Have a good Weekend
ReplyDeleteHugs Sheila xx
Oh, I love lemon bars! I hope you're having a wonderful visit. :)
ReplyDeleteStill hot up here, too. Laurel resting sounds like the way to go. ;)
For a lazy day it sounds like you got some good work done, those lemon bars sound great!
ReplyDeleteChuckling here, Beth! I'll permit you to rest on your laurels - and mine, too, if you wish! You've definitely earned it!
ReplyDeleteMy husband has a liking for lemon meringue pie, too. I am not one to do anything with meringue very often at all.:) I like those one-step desserts.:)
We expect company this week-end, too. The two grandchildren will be here - and of course their mother and father.:) It will be great fun to have them! I haven't begun to prepare food, though. We're "smack dab" in the middle of some other projects, plus I have chorus rehearsal this afternoon!
Have a great Thursday!
xo Nellie
Hi Beth,
ReplyDeleteYou stopped for your aching back. I didn't for my weak shoulder and today, it is paying me back. So back to being careful how far I stretch it and how much weight I carry.
It is so annoying, but guess one has to be grateful for what one can do.:)
Have a great weekend
Hugs Nita
I doubt you are anything BUT lazy! I do hope you are having a nice relaxing day. Enjoy that crazy heat!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful tree! Sweet of you to make something sweet for your son. :) My son always enjoys warm chocolate chip cookies.
ReplyDeleteWe've been lucky with the temps not getting too crazy hot here. Glad you're staying inside and relaxing, especially after all that cleaning. :)
Mmm...those look so good! I love lemon bars too. Your son is a lucky man! :)
ReplyDeletethe old days, sure did turn out some interesting sayings!!
ReplyDeletethe lemon bars look yummy...i have some old pyrex also.
Lemon and cream cheese.....sounds good to me
ReplyDeleteI semi-cleaned today- lol...and moved some stuff around in the garage. Wish I got more done but it is what it is. Blessings to you- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big lemon fan but I'm a big sweets fan so nothing like that is allowed here ... lol.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love google?
I could not be trusted with the lemon bars either! My late mom's favorite pie was lemon meringue.
ReplyDeleteI've got some old dishes that I've had since I got married too. They are some of my favorites. I like lemon desserts too. Yours sounds great! Have a nice visit with your son! :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't hold back with those Lemon Bars. No need to get out in the awful heat.
ReplyDeleteYea!!! to sitting on your laurels and lemon bars. I'd make an extra batch, get a good book, shut the curtains and not move off the couch all day:) Just saying:)
ReplyDeleteWhat yummy looking bars. I am not making sweets for awhile. :) I would eat that whole pan too. Have a nice time with your son and I do hope he eats them all up. It will be soon winter.
ReplyDeleteGood post, Beth. Save some of the Lemon Bars for your son too. :o) Enjoy. BGB
ReplyDeleteHi Beth been catching up got a little lost this week. Love the header pic and knowing it is now famous makes it very special:0
ReplyDeleteLove to eat your cookies and lemon bars. You are a great Mom.
Be lazy have a nice relaxing weekend. B
I'm that way on just about any dessert ... so I only make desserts when we have company coming or when we're going to a potluck. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think you deserve to rest on your laurels Beth. all that cleaning AND baking, in that heat too. an awesome task.
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