Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
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There’s something about a warm jelly doughnut on a Sunday morning that just sets my day off on a hopeful course. I’m not alone in that belief. Just ask the citizens of the world who enjoy filled pastries of one name or another, all of Read More
We’re so glad that you stopped by for a visit. Have a look around, browse our recipes, and read about 1840 Farm. While you’re here, take a closer look at our Basket Collection and visit our Mercantile Shop to see the handmade pieces we’ve been Read More
I have fond memories of English muffins from my childhood. I grew up in Kansas City and there was a Wolferman’s Bakery a short drive away. Every so often, we traveled there to treat ourselves to their delicious fresh muffins. The store was a beautiful Read More
I love cabbage. I like it raw. I like it cooked, especially in the traditional German dishes my grandmother made when I was a child. Hand me a soft Bierock filled with seasoned ground beef and sautéed cabbage and prepare for me to get misty Read More
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
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
Every so often, life presents you with an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, a chance to do something extraordinary. This spring, life did just that when I was invited to travel to P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm in Arkansas to participate Read More
For me, there are few recipes more rustic and comforting than gravy. It adds flavor and velvety texture to roasted meats, mashed potatoes, and anything else it happens to touch on a dinner plate. With very little effort, simple ingredients can be coaxed into a Read More
Our newly designed Jumbo Market Tote Basket was designed to meet the requests from our customers for a larger version of our existing Market Tote Basket with handles long enough to be carried by hand, over the wrist, elbow, or shoulder. This is by far Read More
I have long believed that any day can be made better with a homemade cookie. If the cookie happens to a perfectly made chocolate chip cookie still warm from the oven, all the better. While I make many different types of cookies in our farmhouse Read More