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The Nutty Cookies Lucille Ball Used To Make From Scratch By Jessica Riggio Nov. 8, 2025 4:39 pm EST
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Lucy Ricardo is known for being a quirky character who essentially only colors outside the lines. The leading lady in the iconic "I Love Lucy" TV show is bizarre and impulsive — and Lucille Ball did such a great job portraying her that it is easy to believe the actor was just as chaotic. But Ball was actually all about the details. She practiced bits in her scripts until they were seamless (she even visited a Sees Candy Shop to train for the chocolate-making episode ), and that attention to detail extended to her baking as well. She was known for her homemaking skills and for whipping up a wonderful batch of homemade wa