Don’t we all feel forever young? At least in our minds, even when our bodies say no…

1/25/1939 – 5/2/2024

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.

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!

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!

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.

I hope you have a wonderful Easter, no matter how you plan on celebrating the day. I do hope chocolate is involved!

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

1. 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.
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice; blend well. Stir in lemon juice. Pour mixture over baked base.
3. Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
4. 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!

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!

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!

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!