We head to Connecticut this week and talk postal history.

Now a historical landmark, the East Windsor Hill Post Office holds the crown for America’s longest continually operating post office.

In 1757, David Bissell Jr. sold a portion of his property to a well-known barber, Jeremiah Ballard, who constructed a shop on Old Main Street. In 1759, Bissell Jr. gifted the rest of his land to his son, David Bissell III, who attached a storehouse to Ballard’s shop. This building would soon become the first operating trading post in America.

The East Windsor Hill received its first government post rider in 1783. Today, the elementary schools within South Windsor each take a field trip to the East Windsor Hill Post office, educating the youth of South Windsor on the rich history of their town.

When I saw the cookbook, “Postal Platters: Connecticut Branch National League Of Postmasters” I knew it was going to be great!

I have so many memories writing letters to pen pals, family and friends. I used to trade stickers and bookmarks. We would send photos back and forth. We need to do that again, y’all. It just feels good to get something in the mail that’s not a bill or junk mail.

On to the recipe! This week I chose Lemon Squares.

Couple of things:

1. It didn’t say what kind of flour so I used self rising. After I mixed the crust ingredients and baked it for the allotted time, I don’t think it would matter what kind you used. It isn’t going to rise.
2. That’s really it. Baking time was perfect. You really don’t have to grease the pan. I almost panicked because I didn’t. Pops right out. No problem.
3. I guess I should also point out that it didn’t say to dust in powdered sugar. I did though ❤️

Perfect sweet treat! Would be great with coffee too!