2 loaves, 24 lemon bars, and 1 WWII vet who started it all


Hi friends!

I had the day off yesterday for Veterans Day, and it gave me some time to slow down and think about my grandma. She was a veteran of World War II, and she’s also the reason this blog exists. Her cookbook is what gave me the idea to start Real Life of Lulu in the first place! So to every veteran reading this, and to your families too, thank you. We are so grateful for you.

Here’s what’s new this week:

🍞 Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread​
Remember the date nut bread that showed up wrapped in foil every holiday season? I found this one in my 1950s General Foods Kitchens Cookbook and had to try it. It’s an easy quick bread with no yeast and no kneading, and it makes two small loaves, so you can keep one and give one away!

🍋 Easy Lemon Bars​
I gave this reader favorite a fresh update with more tips and clearer instructions. A buttery shortbread crust, a filling that’s tart but not too tart, and just 7 ingredients. They’re a bright little treat next to all that pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving!

I just want to say thank you for sticking with me. Whether you’ve been here for years or just found me last week, I love that you open these emails and bake along with me. It means more than you know.

Now I want to hear from you! Is there a family recipe or cookbook that’s been passed down to you? Who did it come from? Hit reply and tell me the story!

Warmly,
Heidi (aka Lulu)

Real Life of Lulu

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