There is a certain feeling of satisfaction I get from creating ~healthy~ versions of desserts that I am sure you can all relate to. You choose carrots over crackers- good job! You have water instead of wine with dinner- props to you!! You take the stairs, you push yourself, and you treat your body like the fragile little being that it is- aren't you balanced!! That's all well and good, but where is the damn butter??
Self care can take many forms. Many days mine is a long walk and a big mug of tea. Today mine was baking- full fat, no substitutes and no looking back. Lemon bars are a summer classic: bright, tangy, and a whole hell of a lot more work than I remembered. Nevertheless, Ina Garten would be proud. The Barefoot Contessa herself was my first and only stop for this Lemon Bar recipe, and it worked like a charm.
Lemon bar pro tips:
- Use a fork to squish up the pan border of your squares, it makes spreading the dough a lot easier and the lemon filling sinks right in. Plus, it's pretty.
- Get at least 6 lemons for the cup of lemon juice, and roll them all before to make more juicy. Also do yourself a favor and get one of these juicers, you will feel very grown up and your wrists will thank you.
Life pro tips:
- Find ways to incorporate self care in your day.
- Drink more water.
- Eat more dark greens.
- Don't beat yourself up over the chocolate cake.
- Buy yourself flowers just because.
- Say 'yes, why not!' more.
- Say 'no, thanks though!' more.
With love and butter,
Sarah Belle
