Category Archives: cookies

Those Damn* Pecan Ball Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Allison Woods

More from the family recipe box. For those not in the know, Nana is my mother’s mom, Alice Jean. AJ/Nana DID participate in the Domestic Arts, but at least in MY lifetime, it always seemed to be somewhat…how can I … Continue reading →

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Rum Balls

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

Another top-secret recipe from the family arsenal. Good thing no one really reads this blog or everything would be ruined that is good about the world. Anyway, if you are one of my four readers, enjoy these. 1 small box … Continue reading →

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Anise Biscuits

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Allison Woods

These are not the biscotti you know. These are the ones of my childhood, soft, redolant with anise, growing harder as they age, requiring a cup of tea for dipping after a few days. My great-grandmother, Rina, probably brought this … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato Bars

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Allison Woods

I knew I’d be coming into some green tomatoes, so I started looking for an appropriate recipe or two. This one showed up in multiple locations. The outcome is delicious, in no small part to the brown sugar, butter, and … Continue reading →

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