Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
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!
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.
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.
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
Béchamel is one of the five French mother sauces. It is a roux thickened sauce that can be very useful when making cream sauces, cheese sauces, or milk-based soups and chowders.
If you’re looking for a little Easter recipe inspiration, we’ve got you covered. From brightly colored eggs to a breakfast or brunch worthy of a holiday celebration, you’ll find the recipes gathered together for you right here. Dessert? Well, I’ve got plenty of delicious ideas about Read More
I have long liked to write that, “Everyone is welcome at 1840 Farm.” I like the idea that you feel welcome here whether that means you have walked through the physical doors of the farmhouse in person or you are visiting our farmhouse online. Yet Read More
I love chocolate chip cookies. I like to bake them, I like to eat them, I especially like to share them with someone I love. I also must like to write about them given that there are already five recipes in our collection for chocolate Read More
I can’t take credit for the recipe that inspired me to make these super fudgy brownies. I can be grateful that I did make them, incorporated a few of my own alterations, and that the result is even more delicious!
This French Toast is simple and so delicious. My secret to making it extra yummy is to cook it slowly which allows the custard time to puff up and make the bread light and airy.