It’s that time again, for another Music filled Monday. I chose this oldie from the past because it is such an upbeat song and it seemed perfect to get the day started. Have a favorite song? Feel free to post it for today’s Music Monday.
MM- 4/15
I came across this song on Youtube the other day, and I had forgotten just how good it is! I really love the horns and the back-up singers along with the amazing vocals of Annie Lennox. Have a favorite tune? Feel free to post it for today’s Music Monday! Extra bonus points for posting some music from the 80’s!
MM – 4/8 – Eclipse
I won’t be bothering to try and view the eclipse here in Nebraska since we will only be able to get a partial view of it. But for today’s Music Monday, I have to include the classic, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. It’s been years since I saw the video and I had forgotten how quirky it was.
Have a favorite tune? Feel free to share it for today’s Music Monday!
Fool – MM 4/1
I thought since today is April 1st, April Fool’s Day, that I would go with that theme and post a song that had the word “Fool” in it. Have a favorite song for today? Feel free to post it. Extra brownie points if it follows the theme of having the word “Fool” in the lyrics or title.
Happy Easter!
I hope you have a wonderful Easter, no matter how you plan on celebrating the day. I do hope chocolate is involved!
Lemon Bars
I had a request by one of my brothers for lemon bars. So I made a batch last night. I have a couple of different recipes I use, and this is one of the more traditional recipes.
Lemon Bars
Base:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
Filling:
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- Heat over to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine all base ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bate for 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice; blend well. Stir in lemon juice. Pour mixture over baked base.
- Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
- In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired spreading consistency, blend until smooth. Frost cooled bars. Cut into bars.
Happy eating!
MM – 3/25
It’s that time again! Get your thinking cap on and post a song for today’s Music Monday. I chose this song by Chris Stapleton not only for the song/sound but because it is fitting. Where did spring go? It’s cold, windy, and rainy with chance of snow showers later tonight. Ugh!
For the Cookie Jar
Fudgy Butterscotch Bars
1 – 12oz. package semi sweet chocolate chips
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup margarine or butter
2 and 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan. In medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips, 2 Tablespoons margarine and sweetened condensed milk. Cook over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Set aside.
- In large saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine over low heat. Remove from heat and add brown sugar and eggs; blend well. Add all remaining ingredients, mix well. Spread half of the batter in greased pan. Drop chocolate mixture by tablespoonfuls over batter; carefully spread to cover. Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over chocolate mixture. With tip of knife, swirl slightly to marble mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.
I know the cookies are very rich and has a bit of sugar, but it’s a nice twist on the traditional butterscotch bars… And they really aren’t too unhealthy if you pair it with a bowl of homemade veggie soup!
MM – 3/18
Morning Civatar, another start of a new week. I am hoping for a somewhat quiet day today after a bit of a headache of a weekend, but we will see how the day progresses.
I hope you enjoy today’s music choice. The singer reminds me a bit of Amy Winehouse, Phil Collins, and a little bit of Jelly Roll all rolled together.
Feel free to join in with today’s Music Monday theme and post your own favorite music on your blog! Have a good week ahead!
Music Monday 3/11
Back to another Monday. Mondays are always busy days here, but the days are getting so they are all busy. I’m not sure who all will be over today, but I will still need to do a bit of housework before the morning gets too far gone.
Feel free to post a song for Music Monday on your blog. Nothing like a bit of music and toe tapping to get the day off to a good start!