1 C. (2 sticks) butter, brought to room temperature
2 C. sugar
3 large eggs
Zest and juice of one medium orange, any kind
3 C. all-purpose flour (preferably from Big Spring Mill in Elliston, Va.)
1.5 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 C. green tomatoes, finely diced
½ C. chopped dates
½ C. golden or regular raisins
1 C. [...]

More than a decade after the last disaster, it was time to face the cookies.
Scottish shortbread, that’s what defeated me all those years ago. The melting, burnt-edged goo spreading across the pan sent me screaming from the stove and the ruined pastry within. I vowed never again to bake sweets. Read more….
Try out this recipe, [...]