A Recipe for Coconut Lemon Bars
Published July 27, 2010
Well, if you read Friday’s post, you know it was all about man therapy. So for the sake of fairness (and sanity after a week like mine), I thought we’d go with a bit of lady therapy today. Namely in the form of a movie and lemon deliciousness.
If you’ve not seen THIS (click to view) version of Wuthering Heights…do so. Run to your local library and wack your way through all the old ladies in line ahead of you in order to lay claim to it. It’s the best rendition of the book I’ve yet to see. When my friend (thanks, Lacey) recommended it to me, she said, “Pay particular attention to the accents and the scenery. They’re actually authentic.” And to that we say, “Yay! We likes authentic, we does!” I also appreciated how well it tracked with the tragic story, capturing the layered tensions and societal complexities. And although the depth of emotional conflict and two *blush* scenes meant that I couldn’t watch it with my kiddos, I’m proud to say that it passed the husband test (that’s right–he stayed awake for the whole thing despite the massive lack of explosions and save-the-world-once-again-from-the-evil computer / genius / emotionally-challenged octopus / terrorist / misunderstood alien / government / karaoke singer trying to ruin everything plot line). So…go at it, my precious friendlies. Enjoy.
And for our lemon goodness? You may dip into that once you’ve first answered me this: How was your weekend? Good? Lousy? Silly? Um, I slept in a tree house, by the way…
My recipe for Coconut Lemon Bars
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temp)
Combine the dry ingredients; then cut in butter until pea-sized. Stir in the coconut. Press into a 13×9 pan and bake on 350 for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tab flour
- 1 ½ Tab Orange Juice concentrate
- 2 Tab lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1 tsp vanilla
Beat the eggs and sugar until foamy; then gradually add the rest of the ingredients and blend until fluffy. Pour over the hot crust and bake on 350 for 15-20 minutes or until the top is crisp and barely browning. Cool in pan. While still hot, sift a fine layer of powdered sugar over top. Cool completely (or refrigerate) before cutting into squares.
Tags: lemon bar recipe, Masterpiece Wuthering Heights, movie, therapy recipe
07.27.2010 / 4:46 pm
Drooling over that recipe; it looks perfect for a hot afternoon! And I’m glad you found a good version of Wuthering Heights, since I was rather miffed at the version I watched as a child. Strangely, WH was the last book I read in CA… I actually finished it at Anthony’s bedside when he was in the hospital.
And my weekend was AMAZING, thanks for asking! Anthony and I had a weekend in Phoenix for the homeschool convention and an early 7th anniversary get-a-way. The light finally clicked for him on why homeschooling is the coolest thing ever *grin* and I was challenged to be a more-awesome-teacher/mom than I have been. John McCain, AND Jan Brewer (AZ’s governor) addressed the homeschool parents and committed to keep Arizona the nation’s most homeschool-friendly state. And we stayed in a haunted hotel that was built in 1927 that was pretty much the coolest thing ever.
Did Peter practice Tarzan calls while you slept in the tree house?
07.27.2010 / 4:54 pm
Ah how I miss thee, Dani! And how very romantic of you to finish such a story by Anthony’s hospital bedside. That’s a much better ending than the book, I must say
. Um…a haunted hotel?!!! Seriously, that IS the coolest thing ever. And yay for homeschooling inspiration and for creating small geniuses 
. Oh yeah, and that’s a NO on the Tarzan calling. Too bad. Happy Anniversary!
07.27.2010 / 5:43 pm
Well, I just started Wuthering Heights again. Jeremy tried to get me to read one of his boy books and I said, “I’d rather read about love, mansions and tea.” I don’t think I’m going to finish it…but reading it while we stayed at a B&B was delightful! So…this weekend I am going to make your lemon bars (they sound divine) and watch this version of Wuthering Heights on Netflix insta play
thank for the girly influence. I needed it. 
oh and btw…somehow I saw that your mom was reading a book called Rest and it interested me…so I ordered it and am in love with it (long story really) and the author! So, pass along my gratitude if you don’t mind!
07.27.2010 / 9:44 pm
Netflix, here I come!
07.28.2010 / 9:19 am
Celeste, that sounds absolutely perfect. I adore B&Bs! Hence, I’m totally jealous right now. And how is your pregnancy going? I predict your little girl grows up enjoying all those finer things–B&Bs, tea, good books, lemon goodness. It’s good you’re starting her out early! I’ll pass on your note to my mother–she’ll be pleased
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Lisa, since you and I had similar feelings on the book, I think you’ll enjoy this movie. It’s long (a 2-parter) and took us 2 nights to get through it. But I think you’ll agree that the way Heathcliff is portrayed is fantasticly disturbing–very accurate. And the sadness which surrounds the whole story is palpable, but not wretched. If you know what I mean…
07.28.2010 / 10:01 am
Thanks for the recipe. The coconut twist sounds scrumptious. LOL
07.29.2010 / 1:18 am
Yes Mary, I do I do… sadness surrounding the whole story…. and not wretched… uh-huh! It is in my queue so it won’t be long. Oh Heathcliff…. you are so … yes.
I have officially closed Under the Dome…. still ruminating. Fascinating look at people and their lives in the midst of horror.
07.31.2010 / 9:00 am
You’re welcome, Heather!
All right, Lisa… I want to know about that book!
07.31.2010 / 12:20 pm
That was a good movie – Will even watched it with me, and I think he was tempted to watch both in one sitting.
Those lemon bars are next on my list of treats to make for some gathering or another
08.1.2010 / 11:36 am
just watched WH as you suggested… truly an excellent portrayal of Heathcliff… so tragic, so broken, so tormented, so in love, so in hate with love….
“that book” – more soon.