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The New Romantic Garden by Jo Thompson Rizzoli, 2025 Jo Thompson is a noted UK garden designer who has won numerous awards at RHS shows. Her style is the epitome of the "romantic English garden" idea - sumptuous borders packed with perennials in pastel colors, arches covered with roses, idyllic meadows and garden rooms. But what is the "new" romantic garden? Described as a fresh perspective of utilizing this lush gardening style into the present-day world, it places an emphasis on organic gardening, biodiversity, plant and soil health.  A scene from the author's own garden... Photo: Rachel Warne In this gorgeous book, Thompson showcases thirty of her gardens, all beautifully described and photographed.  From estate gardens to a London penthouse roof garden, they provide sumptuous eye-candy and inspiration. A peek inside... A London city garden filled with roses and iris (Photo: Jason Ingram) Writer Justine Picardie's garden in Norfolk evokes a feeling of a ...
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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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