This Old Farmhouse and Me
Seventeen years ago this week, this old farmhouse became our home. Somehow, nearly two decades have passed yet the memory of that day is fresh in my mind.
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Salsa Chicken
This cold watermelon salad is a refreshing bite on a hot summer day. I blend fresh mint and crumbled cheese with the watermelon for a delicious treat.
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – Wilmington, NC
I had the chance to travel to North Carolina this summer. I spent a few days there. It was so nice to explore, to wander, to just relax and go where the days took me. I had a list of places I wanted to visit Read More
Watermelon Salad with Cheese and Fresh Mint
This cold watermelon salad is a refreshing bite on a hot summer day. I blend fresh mint and crumbled cheese with the watermelon for a delicious treat.
My Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes & FREE Turkey from ButcherBox
It’s time for me to share my favorite Thanksgiving recipes with you. These are the recipes that appear on our Thanksgiving table year after year. I hope that you’ll invite one or two of them to your celebration this year.
Onion Tarts Made with Puff Pastry
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
ButcherBox: Building a Better Food System Together
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.
How to Make Your Own Vanilla Extract
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 Old Farmhouse and Me
Seventeen years ago this week, this old farmhouse became our home. Somehow, nearly two decades have passed yet the memory of that day is fresh in my mind.
One Pan Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Spinach
This one pan Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Spinach is simple enough for a busy weeknight and delicious enough for Sunday dinner.
How to Make Fresh Mint Simple Syrup
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
Cookies and Cream Buttercream Frosting
This cookies and cream buttercream frosting is a delicious way to add flavor and texture to cakes, sheet cakes, or cupcakes.
Creamy Caesar Dressing
The other night I found myself with a craving for a Caesar salad but without any Caesar salad dressing. I have made the classic version of the dressing many times both with and without egg to emulsify it. Yet I was hungry and crunched for Read More