Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
The summer of ice cream continues here at the farmhouse. If you remember the No Churn Sweet Cream Ice Cream I shared with you earlier this month, you already know that I have been making all sorts of ice cream recipes this summer. You also Read More
This serrated peeler makes quick and clean work of removing the skin from tender fruits like tomatoes, peaches, and pears.
Once you learn how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker, you can make unlimited flavors of homemade ice cream. Grab a bowl and a whisk and get ready to make something delicious!
When I shared the recipe for Baked Chocolate Glazed Donuts last week, I promised that this recipe for Baked Blueberry Glazed Donuts would follow closely behind. A promise is a promise, so I am happy to share this equally delicious blueberry donut recipe with you Read More
For almost a year now I had been tinkering with a recipe for baked donuts. Most of them weren’t worth making a second time in spite of some of them looking beautiful. They didn’t taste like donuts at all. Sure, they were round with a Read More
In the life cycle of raising mint in the garden, there are a few moments when a gardener can say “I have a little mint” with a straight face. Far as I can tell, those minutes occur just after planting the mint in your garden. Read More
Making a traditional loaf of sourdough bread has been on my very long baking to do list for several years now. So, with all my time spent at home right now and the temperature warming up just enough to make the farmhouse kitchen more hospitable Read More
Monday was Patriots’ Day. It’s a special day here in New England, a celebration of a truly unique nature. The day includes a day game at Fenway Park, the annual running of The Boston Marathon, and reenactments of the first battles of The Revolutionary War Read More
I’m trying to focus on all the good that surrounds me, the things that I might overlook if I didn’t allow myself the time to stop and really consider how amazing these little things are. This morning, it was the tiny lettuces that are growing Read More
Earlier this week, a friend had a birthday. Normally, that would have involved a celebration, a trip out to toast the occasion of a milestone birthday. But these are not normal times. So, I started making plans for a birthday dessert that could be delivered Read More
There’s something striking about a pie or tart topped with a mound of meringue. That cloud of meringue always calls to me. As much as I like a baked meringue like the one that tops the Flourless Chocolate Cake with Brown Sugar Meringue I often Read More
These flaky, buttery tart shells are ideal for pairing with your favorite sweet or savory fillings. They can be made ahead of time and kept at room temperature for several days. They can also be frozen for a month or longer and allowed to thaw Read More