Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Onion rings seem like such a simple thing, yet so many onion rings are pedestrian at best. A great onion ring perfectly combines the earthy flavor of the onion with a seasoned coating, the soft texture of the cooked onion with the crunchy breading. I Read More
There’s something about lemon curd that I just love. I’ll confess that I’m not a huge fan of everything lemony, but for some inexplicable reason I adore lemon curd. I love the burst of bright citrusy flavor as much as I enjoy the creamy texture. Read More
Pound cake is the simplest of recipes yet creates something that seems extravagant, rich, and delicious. The recipe is simple purely out of necessity. Pound cake dates back to Britain in the early 1700s. At that time, many citizens couldn’t read and write, so the Read More
During the long New England winter, we need comfort on our dinner plates even more than usual. When snow is piling up outside and the temperatures are bitterly cold, we turn to our favorite rustic recipes to warm us up from the inside out. If Read More
There are a few foods that seem to require being made by hand. They simply have the handmade goodness baked right into them and their imperfections are somehow an integral part of what makes them so special. For me, that list begins with berry pie Read More
Polenta is a popular side dish here at the farmhouse. For years, I made polenta from cornmeal purchased at the grocery store. The recipe was foolproof and always produced a polenta that had a lovely texture and flavor. We were very happy with the consistently Read More
Pizza night is a favorite here at the farmhouse. I’ve made all sorts of homemade pizza over the years from traditional to taco pizza, grilled pizza, and homemade calzones. Lately, we’ve been making our homemade pizza in a cast iron skillet with amazing results. I Read More
What could be better than a combination of rich, chocolate cream made from scratch over a graham cracker crumb pie crust topped with vanilla bean whipped cream? For a pie lover like me, adding shaved chocolate to the mix sends this recipe for chocolate cream pie to the top of my favorites list.
Each holiday season, we turn to our favorite family recipes. It simply wouldn’t feel like the holidays without them. From the sweet chocolate crinkle cookies that remind me of my childhood to the savory tomato and onion jams that we will enjoy with our appetizers Read More
I remember vividly the bright red, glossy candy apples I looked forward to at the fair each fall during my childhood. I loved that hardened, glassy red candy with a juicy apple waiting inside, They were so beautiful, so magical looking before I had even Read More
Here in New England, real maple syrup is revered. It’s so beloved that an entire season of the year is marked by the collection of sap from maple trees and the painstakingly slow process of boiling that sap down, down, and down until it is Read More
I love the taste of fresh ginger. I use fresh ginger in both sweet and savory dishes here at the farmhouse. For me, there’s simply no such thing as too much ginger. Luckily, my daughter shares that belief, so she keeps me company. I keep Read More