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A Year of Gratitude – February 29, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – February 29, 2024

My gratitude was frozen and waiting for me this morning. After days of warmer than usual weather, the wind howled all night and blew in cold weather. When I headed out the door to do my morning round of farm chores, it was barely over Read More

Buttermilk Sponge Cake

Buttermilk Sponge Cake

There are few recipes as versatile as a great sponge cake to have in your recipe collection.  It can be used with so many different combinations of fillings, frostings, and toppings that the possibilities are deliciously endless.  D

Strawberry Syrup

Strawberry Syrup

The flavor of a ripe strawberry. is always welcome at our farmhouse table.  During strawberry season, we enjoy our strawberries eaten freshly picked from the berry patch, added to a few of our favorite baking recipes, and preserve many more as jam to last us Read More

Strawberry Jam with Natural Pectin

Strawberry Jam with Natural Pectin

 Strawberry Jam with Natural Pectin yields approximately 4 half pints Most strawberry jam recipes call for adding pectin in order to properly gel the jam. Strawberries have very little pectin, so a source of pectin must be added. I prefer to use the natural pectin Read More

Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

This recipe is a staple in the 1840 Farm kitchen.  I always have it on hand in the refrigerator, waiting to be called into action.  With a small amount, I can add sweetness and incredible vanilla flavor to summer strawberries, fresh fruit, or cold drinks. Read More

Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

There’s something about the flavor combination of chocolate and strawberry that seems perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any day for that matter,   We do our best to eat seasonally here at 1840 Farm.  Eating seasonally during February in New England dictates that fresh strawberries are Read More

Strawberry Jam Meringue Cookies

Strawberry Jam Meringue Cookies

My family loves meringue. I have made meringue cookies flavored with peppermint, vanilla, and chocolate chips for years. What’s not to love? A properly made meringue is equal parts light, crispy, and delicious. These cookies up the ante with the addition of sweet strawberry jam. Read More