Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Our raspberry patch keeps our freezer stocked with homegrown berries to enjoy all year long. No matter the season, I always have plenty of them to bake with. Luckily, this recipe works equally well with fresh or frozen berries, so you can use whatever you Read More
If you’re looking for a showstopping dessert, this flourless chocolate cake with brown sugar meringue topping is it. It’s beautiful, delicious, and naturally gluten free. It makes a dramatic end to any meal and looks like a dessert that you made a trip to a fine bakery to purchase.
I have always enjoyed making recipes that are favored by members of my family. I like to bake and baking something that I know is someone or everyone’s favorite adds to the joy I feel while baking. Now, more than ever, I find myself trying Read More
This frosting is light and fluffy and full of the delicious flavor of a soft marshmallow. It’s reminiscent of Whoopie Pie filling and perfect to add to your favorite cakes. It’s particularly delicious paired with chocolate.
Why such a long name for a seemingly simple recipe? Well, we’ve been living with nut allergies here at the farmhouse for well over a decade. You won’t find any peanuts or tree nuts in our kitchen or pantry. Yet the flavor of peanut butter Read More
In my opinion, a quick bread should be, well, quick. I don’t want to need to set up my stand mixer or commit an entire afternoon to the cause. If I was going to spend hours baking in the farmhouse kitchen, I’d probably make a Read More
If you’re looking for a recipe that is delicious, simple, economical, and versatile, you can’t do much better than homemade creamy polenta. It pairs with nearly anything and costs pennies to make.
A few months ago, my desk and sewing table were packed up and moved to a new spot here in the farmhouse. While we repainted a few rooms, everything had to be dismantled to make way for our ladders and DIY equipment. Because we did Read More
There are some recipes that are less of a recipe and more of a guide. They don’t require exact measurements, come together quickly, and use ingredients that I am likely to have on hand. The best of them can also be adjusted to your tastes Read More
I keep this chocolate mug cake mix in the pantry so that I can make a single serving of chocolate cake any time I want. It only takes minutes thanks to the microwave which means that you’re only moments away from warm, gooey chocolate cake!
One of my favorite types of candy is toffee. There’s something absolutely delicious about a piece of buttery toffee covered in silky chocolate. While our family’s food allergies make it nearly impossible for me to buy toffee, I refuse to let that keep me from Read More
There’s something altogether comforting and soothing about chewy oatmeal cookies. It seems to be baked right into it and held together by brown sugar, old fashioned oats, and just a touch of cinnamon.