Lemon Season.
Unlike other citrus, lemons don't need a ton of heat to ripen. They also bloom and ripe concurrently - that is, they'll have blossoms and fruit on the same tree at the same time.
The Crust:
1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Lemon Layer:6 extra-large eggs at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup flour
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet.
For the crust:
Cream the butter and sugar until light in a bowl with an electric mixer. Combine the flour and salt with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Place the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into the greased baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Let Chill.
Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes or until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
For the lemon layer:
Whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or about five minutes beyond the point where the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
Cut into rectangles/triangles and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
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The Sun is finally out! It feels great to come home to our cabin in the hills when the sun stays out until 5:30 pm. Sounds Romantic right? It didn't used to be romantic until 2 weeks ago where we actually saw sunlight waking up in the mornings at a decent time. I suppose I lost my romantic ways in the winter mood that I carried over my shoulders for about a month. Prior to our move here, I was thinking tough and said to myself "The lack of sunlight will not affect me as bad as everyone says" Oh was I wrong... I am so cheery and chipper now that I get to see colors in the sky! Don't get me wrong, the snow is beautiful, whimsical and very enchanting at points. Waking up in the morning to let the Sir out was surprisingly soothing when you open the door and the crisp morning smell flows in of burning wood. Much like when you go camping and wake up early, the sun is not quite out yet and its quiet all around with the sound of nature and birds( except that birds just started coming around since it is finally above 0 degrees) :) Alaska really is beautiful, even in the interior. I may not have said this 2 months ago when we were living in horrific -54 degrees, but as the seasons slowly change...so do my thoughts about Fairbanks Alaska. 
