I have fond memories of my mother treating me to an Orange Julius as a child. During the hot summer months in the Midwest where I spent my childhood, they were a refreshing way to beat the heat. The fact that I was sharing the experience with my mom made it all the more memorable. …
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Cakes and celebrations seem to naturally go together. Birthday, weddings, and special occasions are celebrated with cake. This morning, I’m celebrating an exciting announcement by sharing a delicious cake recipe. Today, 1840 Farm is proud to be joining an amazing group of bloggers as co-host of the From the Farm Blog Hop. Each week, we’ll …
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I adapted this recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks: Barefoot in Paris by Ina Garten. I have only made a few minor adjustments to the ingredients and it comes out perfectly every time. Ripe, aromatic pears surrounded by eggy custard is always a welcome sight at our family table. We enjoyed this delicious dessert …
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Tennis Ball Lettuce was found in the United States as early as the eighteenth century. It was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson and was grown in his famed gardens at Monticello beginning in 1809. When describing Tennis Ball, he wrote, “it does not require so much care and attention” as other varieties of lettuce. Tennis …
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As a mother and a farmer, I spend a great part of my day feeding my family and the animals that call 1840 Farm home. Six people representing three generations of my family live here at 1840 Farm. We all tend to the daily needs of our three Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats, seventeen heritage breed …
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If you’re looking for a little something to add to your next cocktail party or maybe just Saturday night cocktail hour, look no further. These fried green olives are simple, bite-sized, and delicious. They’re always a crowd pleaser, a hit with adults and children alike. Fried Green Olives Proportions aren’t necessary for this recipe. The …
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I started making my own vanilla extract several years ago. I didn’t do it to save money or make a better product. I did it because it’s just what you do when someone in your family suddenly has food allergies. One of the baking staples that I had a terrible time finding ingredient information and …
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There are few things that I love more than spending time in the kitchen with my family. In fact, we have a tradition of declaring the occasional Saturday night as a “Family Feast Night”. I can’t remember one Family Feast Night that didn’t involve laughter, a great meal, and a memory that will remain fresh …
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Some recipes stand the test of time. If a recipe can stay close to its original incarnation for a decade, I am impressed with its longevity. When a recipe remains unchanged for 100 years, I’m rushing to the farmhouse kitchen to start gathering ingredients. I first saw this recipe in 2007. I was happily reading …
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There’s something about the flavor combination of chocolate and strawberry that seems perfect for Valentine’s Day, We do our best to eat seasonally here at 1840 Farm. Eating seasonally during February in New England dictates that fresh strawberries are not on our dessert plates. Luckily, we preserve pounds of fresh strawberries during berry season here …
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