Flurries, Singer, Groceries, Pick Up Lines,

According to the forecast there was a possibility of flurries today. They were joking, the whole place has been turned white over night and it has been snowing off and on all morning. Thought we had got rid of this rubbish although I don't know why I was so sanguine, the worst snow storm I ever remember was in April as I have mentioned before.

Nobody commented on my Jonathan Antoine clip yesterday. I played it again just now and it brought tears to my eyes again. Of course I am very familiar with Les Miserables so maybe that is why.

Well I missed ladydog, had to go in the bathroom and then I heard Matt mumbling about somebody at the door and at the same time the phone was ringing so I answered the phone and it was ladydog saying she had dropped stuff at the door. Said thanks and went to see what Matt was on about. Of course it was the shopping plus a lovely Begonia, so nice of  her, then I had to phone her back, luckily her husband was driving. So, thanks to ladydog I now have my Becel, my leeks and some tomato paste. Butter is a pain for our lunchtime sandwiches, I fogot to get it out this morning. I was having noodles but Matt used the last of the Becel on one slice of bread and couldn't butter the second. I managed to scrape off enough for him. That's why I don't use butter much although these days I can't tell the difference between butter and Becel. It's a very healthy margarine and good tasting.

I heard some Social Distancing pick up lines this aft. Some were mildly amusing but I rather liked "I have toilet paper".

This recipe has another recipe for easy lemon curd. You could, of course, buy lemon curd in the store as well.

Lemon Bar Cheesecake

This indulgent recipe marries two delicious desserts: lemon bars and cheesecake. Using a dark

springform pan ensures a golden brown crust on this tart dessert recipe without having to bake before adding the filling.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 egg yolks
1 to 2 Tbs ice-cold water
4 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups Quick and Easy Lemon Curd, divided
Candied Lemon Slices (optional)

1. Pulse first 3 ingredients in a food processor 3 or 4 times or just until blended. Add butter, and pulse 5 or 6 times or until crumbly. Whisk together egg yolks and 1 Tbsp. ice-cold water in a small bowl; add to butter mixture, and process until dough forms a ball and pulls away from sides of bowl, adding up to 1 Tbsp. remaining ice-cold water, 1 tsp. at a time, if necessary. Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 4 to 24 hours.

2. Roll dough into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a lightly greased 9-inch dark springform pan, gently pressing on bottom and up sides of pan; trim and discard excess dough. Chill 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 minutes or until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears after each addition. Beat in vanilla.

4. Pour two-thirds of cheesecake batter (about 4 cups) into prepared crust; dollop 1 cup lemon curd over batter in pan, and gently swirl with a knife. Spoon remaining batter into pan.

Yield: 10-12 servings

Source: SOUTHERN LIVING

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