Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Crème brûlée is a recipe that seems so much more complicated than it really is. It’s a mesmerizing combination of smooth, silky custard topped with burnt sugar that shatters when you dig your spoon into it. It seems as if a little magic and a Read More
If you’re looking for an easy way to add flavor and crunch to sandwiches, salads, and burgers, these quick pickled red onion slices are your ace in the hole. They’re simple to make and so flavorful.
I have been making this recipe for Pasta with Sausage and Swiss Chard for so long that it predates us living in the farmhouse. It has always been a favorite of mine and I never tire of this combination of flavors and textures.
Until recently, I wasn’t a huge fan of deviled eggs. I liked them well enough, but didn’t love them. I much preferred hard boiled eggs turned into egg salad or eggs cooked by poaching or to runny perfection sunny side up in my cast iron Read More
This cucumber salad combines the refreshing flavor of cucumbers with the creaminess of buttermilk and flavor of fresh dill.
During the summer months, we try to grow, harvest, preserve, and eat the best of what is in season here in New England. Summer is such a short season here that there isn’t a moment to waste, so it’s a very busy time. Summer flavors Read More
I started making this warm Dijon potato salad last summer. Since then, it has become a common side dish on our dinner plates. It’s so simple to prepare and full of delicious flavors and textures. It makes the perfect accompaniment for burgers, grilled meats, or Read More
I was born and raised in barbecue country. I called Kansas City home for more than thirty years before moving to New England. In Kansas City, you can throw a stone and find four delicious barbecue joints. Each one has a specialty, a dish that Read More
Raspberry is the flavor that marks our early summer here on the farm. While we grow an assortment of fruits and vegetables, the raspberries provide our first significant harvest of the summer. Every year without fail, our raspberry patch provides more than twenty pounds of Read More
When you make your own homemade fajita seasoning mix, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your family’s dietary needs and preferences. The result is a mix you can keep in your pantry to make a delicious meal.
I have fond memories of my mother treating me to an Orange Julius as a child. During the hot summer months in the Midwest where I spent my childhood, they were a refreshing way to beat the heat. With food allergies to work around here Read More
There’s something about the utter simplicity of a crisp salad dressed with just the right amount of flavor in the form of a delicious dressing. When the temperature warms up each spring, I find myself craving something fresh and bright, a welcome change from the Read More