Recipe Corner – Jan. 21, 2026

Jan. 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! No, we are not giving “how to cook squirrel” recipes (though it is legal to hunt tree squirrels in Oregon – Western Gray only), we are celebrating the fave food of Oregon’s Douglas Squirrel – pine nuts!

Pignoli Cookies

Unfortunate name, but low fat, no cholesterol (woohoo), gluten free and they even have some protein – oh and tasty!

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups (12 ounces) almond paste
  • 1/2…