How a Summer Mantra and Lime Bars Preserved Fleeting Joy
How a Summer Mantra and Lime Bars Preserved Fleeting Joy
How a Summer Mantra and Lime Bars Preserved Fleeting Joy
A busy month of travel and summer festivals has left the author reflecting on life’s simple joys. Between trips to New York City and Montreal, they found time to savour fireflies, ice cream sundaes, and the fleeting days of vacation. The author has turned to a personal mantra, 'I’m winning at life', to stay positive through demanding times. This phrase even appeared in their notes for a new recipe: raw sweet lime bars with lavender and bee pollen.
Inspired by the flavours of key lime pie, the bars aim to capture the essence of summer. They are described as cool, serene, creamy, and soft, evoking the freshness of iced lemonade and the calm of a natural pond. The author takes pride in both the dish and its presentation. As vacation draws to a close, the author feels a mix of sadness and anticipation. The raw sweet lime bars serve as a way to hold onto the season’s tastes and memories. The mantra remains a reminder to embrace life’s bright moments.
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