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This recipe was given to me by Brian’s grandmother Florence when we were first married. She claimed I couldn’t make it because it used black walnuts and lard. She was a bit disappointed when she found out that Brian had picked and shelled black walnuts from our front yard AND that we had lard inContinue reading “Prize of Iowa Cookies: 21st Century”

I love all things almond, my favorite being the almond croissant from Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle. Yum! I made these cookies for Laura and Ian’s wedding. They aren’t too sweet, have a great soft texture, and pack a punch in the almond department. Lindsay 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 8 ounces almond paste (aboutContinue reading “Almond Cookies”