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Lavender Lemon Bars. Oh, where do I even begin with these beauties? There are some recipes that just transport you, not just to a place, but to a feeling – for me, these bars are that quintessential sun-drenched afternoon in late spring, windows flung wide, a gentle breeze carrying the intoxicating scent of blooming gardens and warm baking through the kitchen. It’s a memory steeped in golden light and simple joy, a moment when the world just feels perfectly aligned. I remember the very first time I attempted them, a nervous excitement buzzing as I carefully zested lemons, the vibrant … Read more