Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Today I am grateful for the gift of time. In this case, time to do something that I love: bake for my family. I am even more grateful that my baking is of the pie baking sort. A day when you can do something you truly Read More
I found my gratitude in the kitchen today as I was making a loaf of bread for our Sunday dinner. I started mixing up the dough mid-morning. I tended to the dough all day until it was time to bake. There’s something so calming and Read More
I believe that our gratitude should be found in both large and small quantities, for the grand gifts we have in our life like family and love, for the small treasures like a single bloom discovered in the garden. Both are worthy of gratitude. Neither Read More
My morning gratitude was chosen for me today, a gift from Mother Nature. Snow has touched everything on the farm and made it look like a snow globe. Even the duck house which is the centerpiece of our vegetable garden looks fresh and new. Moments Read More
This is my favorite sort of recipe. It’s simple, easy to adapt to what you have on hand, and can be assembled ahead of time. These delicious Onion Tarts are perfect for an afternoon snack or party with friends and family. I was invited to Read More
We’re proud to be a #ButcherBoxPartner here at 1840 Farm. Their products are of the highest quality and bring 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, crate-free raised pork, and wild-caught seafood right to your doorstep.
2022 was a big year here at 1840 Farm. We began offering subscriptions to 1840 Farm a year ago and have been working with our Farmhouse Friend Subscribers to build a more robust community together. We’ve been creating digital recipe collections in our new magazine-style Read More
A good quality vanilla extract can add so much to a recipe. Once you know how to make your own vanilla extract, you’ll never find yourself without ample supply in your baking pantry. You’ll also find that it makes a delicious gift!
This one pan Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Spinach is simple enough for a busy weeknight and delicious enough for Sunday dinner.
Once you learn how to make fresh mint simple syrup, you can add its fresh flavor to iced tea, lemonade, mocktails, or cocktails all summer long. The easiest, or perhaps simplest, way to enjoy fresh mint’s flavor is in a simple syrup. It comes together Read More
This cookies and cream buttercream frosting is a delicious way to add flavor and texture to cakes, sheet cakes, or cupcakes.
