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Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' We are experiencing a rare day for June - drizzle and cool temps. But oh, things will change this weekend with 93 predicted for Sunday. I'm not looking forward to that.  We decided to take a break from the garden today because of the weather and the fact that we've been working our butts off. Our garden will be on the HPSO Study Weekend tour at the end of the month so there is much to get done. I would normally schedule tours of our garden now in early June  because I feel that it the peak time ( (and you can make individual appointments). For the Study Weekend tour, thank goodness for hydrangeas to give them something to look at! I've been filling holes and pots, Michael has been pruning and dead-heading. A few days ago, we completely redid a rock retaining wall which just about did us in.  The weather has been lovely and I do hope the heat spell is a short-lived one.  Here are some highlights in the garden now. Peony 'White Cap' Ros...
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Mexican Wedding Cookies


Slowly getting back in the kitchen and decided to go the easy route for a quick recipe. Michael loves these. Some call it "Mexican Cake" or "Tea Cookies". They have a shortbread type texture and very addictive. The recipe comes from an old Home Economics Teacher's cookbook that both our mothers used.  

 Mexican Wedding Cookies
(adapted from "Favorite Recipes of Alabama Vocational Home Economics Teachers") 
(Makes about 3 dozen)

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Cream butter and sugar.
Add flour gradually, mixing well.
Add the nuts and vanilla.
Shape the dough into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 15-18 minutes at 350.
Roll the cookies in powdered sugar before they cool.


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. http://whatsitgarden.blogspot.comJune 24, 2017 at 4:33 PM

    Butter, sugar , nuts... sounds good to me !

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowJune 24, 2017 at 5:16 PM

    Something sweet right now would taste good.

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  3. NicJune 25, 2017 at 2:13 AM

    Ugh - makes me wish I was not currently without an oven.

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  4. UnknownJune 25, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    How many does it make? I might have to double the recipe!

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  5. debsgardenJune 25, 2017 at 6:56 PM

    If I ever come see you in the Pacific NW, will you make some for me? Wedding cookies have always been one of my favorites. Thanks for the recipe!

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  6. SallysmomJune 26, 2017 at 4:19 AM

    What temperature for the oven?

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  7. Hoover BooJune 28, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    Those look yummy.

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  8. UnknownDecember 23, 2017 at 1:59 AM

    yummy

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