Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
I found my gratitude thanks to my daughter today. We were walking outside together when she pointed down at the ground just outside Penny Lane’s favorite window to bring my attention to this bright little flower. I had walked right past it without noticing it. Read More
A memory gave me a reason to feel grateful today. It wasn’t my memory. Or, at least it wasn’t solely my memory. It was a shared memory. Perhaps that made the memory even sweeter. It was warmer than usual here today. We were even treated Read More
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 creamed corn is one of my favorite ways to serve fresh corn. It’s simple and uncomplicated, all about the natural deliciousness of corn and dill. It’s spectacular.
This cucumber salad combines the refreshing flavor of cucumbers with the creaminess of buttermilk and flavor of fresh dill.