Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Look closely and you’ll see the first glimpse of something you’ve been asking about for years. I kept telling myself that we’d work on it someday. No, it’s not the calendar or the wheel cipher. It’s the first glimpse of The Notebook, a publication full Read More
Brunch is such a simple and delicious way to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of the weekend. I love to whip up a little something for Sunday brunch here in the farmhouse kitchen. While the menu items vary based on what I have on hand in Read More
My new recipe for Pumpkin Bread landed in our recipe collection on Friday. It’s such a delicious fall treat with a cup of coffee or tea. I had a toasted slice with melted butter for breakfast this morning and it was scrumptious. This Pumpkin Bread Read More
Yesterday, I shared with you that I don’t have the words to make sense of the images we’re seeing on the news. At times, I feel so powerless to do anything that can help to soften the blow that each day brings, to remind myself Read More
I have spent my day at the sewing machine stitching Americana baskets and trivet sets. I stitch a five pointed star on the base of each one, so I have been seeing a lot of stars today. Since today is Flag Day and since I Read More
I’ve never been prone to setting resolutions when the calendar turns from one year to the next. Instead, I prefer to reflect on the year that has passed and the New Year and fresh start ahead. As I do, I usually set a few goals Read More
I first became aware of The Nourished Kitchen and its author Jennifer McGruther through their blog. As a student in the Intermediate Herbal Course offered by The Herbal Academy of New England, I was searching for a few new recipes to try. One of the Read More
As a student in the Intermediate Herbal Course offered by The Herbal Academy of New England, I have been learning about the use of herbs to promote good health and well-being. As part of my second unit of study, I was asked to make an Read More