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Michael came out from his sewing room hibernation today! It was a beautiful day - a bit chilly with temperatures in the 50s, partly cloudy with a few sun breaks and just a few very minor sprinkles. The garden is waking up fast. I love this time of year. The trees are just leafing out,  so when the sun does appear, there is a dappled scattering of sunrays dancing throughout the garden. The birds are singing and busy flitting about building their nests. In these crazy times, this is the only place where I feel totally calm and at ease and can filter out life's unpleasantries. We got a lot done today. Yesterday was even nicer with warmer temps and more sun. I got the tarps off the decks, statues and water features. Today was spent mostly cleaning up, more planting and moving pots around. Veronica 'Georgia Blue' Blue-eyed Mary ( Omphaloides verna ) with Daphne tangutica ) Japanese Maple ( Acer palmatum 'Beni Hime') Beesia Red Currant ( Ribes sanguineum 'King Edwa...
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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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