Town in a Wild Moose Chase

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup chopped nuts

1 cup moose mincemeat, drained

In a large bowl, cream the shortening.

Beat in the vanilla, honey, and eggs.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking soda.

Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture.

Fold in nuts and mincemeat.

Drop by teaspoonfuls on a buttered cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until delicately browned.

Makes 6 dozen cookies; halve amounts for a smaller batch.

These authentic Maine moose recipes, from the

collection of Nanna Tibbetts of Denmark, Maine, were

generously provided in her loving memory by her

children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all

the children she loved.