Lemon water is our new favorite drink. Refreshing, clean, no calories, and healthy, this is our drink of choice.

Growing up in California, I remember the abundance of lemon, lime and other citrus trees in our very own backyard and everywhere around So. California.  Just seeing the fruit with its beautiful bright yellow rind brings back fond memories of childhood.

Our hands have a way of giving away our real age.  No matter how many nips and tucks your face has had, the hands always tell the truth. And yes, there is a difference between freckles and brown sun spots.  Freckles we’ll have to accept as cute and live with them. Sun spots we can help, so let’s get rid of the latter. 

I love lemon bars with its buttery crust and fresh, tart lemon taste.  Visually appealing with the snow topped dusting of powdered sugar, they’re also easy  and inexpensive to make. But it’s so easy to eat more than the alloted serving size, so a lighter, healthier version that also tastes good is better for most of us.

This version tastes almost like the original fattier recipe with a light sweet shortbread crust and lemony flavor that lingers on your tongue without being overpowering sweet.

I served these at a recent party and no one knew it was a low fat version.  So make, bake, and enjoy!