BEST EVER LEMON BARS FOR YOUR SUMMER GATHERING

OK....June has arrived, so it's time to entertain...in a casual style!

I am preparing to host an early Summer luncheon and

decided to serve my family's favorite Lemon Bars!!

I have made these for thirty plus years and they always receive rave reviews!

The theme is summer botanicals featuring this beautiful tablecloth

reflecting the bounty of summer fruits!

We are having a Peach Spritzer punch with fresh mint....

This heirloom plate belonged to Grandmother Estelle....

as did the milk glass plates shown in the photo above....

I had given the china dinnerware set matching these pieces to

my son and daughter-in-law but kept the dainty coffee cups and creamer!

I thought this went beautifully with this luncheon's theme!

A cup of coffee or tea will pair beautifully with a lemon bar!

This adorable trio will hold chicken salad, egg salad and pimento cheese

for small party rolls!

What is a summer luncheon without a lovely bowl of fresh fruit salad?

The centerpiece is a summer bouquet of cornflowers in my antique

milk glass vase which I purchased from ebay!

Guests will be welcomed with a chilled Rose' in a lavender goblet!

Now, let's move on to the recipe for the best ever Lemon Bars!

ESTELLE'S LEMON BARS

2 cups flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup butter, softened

Mix and press into a 9 inch x 13 inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 F. for 25 minutes.

Lemon Mix

4 eggs, beaten well

2 cups sugar

1 t. baking powder

4 T. lemon juice

Mix above ingredients and pour over crust.

Bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes.

sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.

Cut into bars when ready to serve!