Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
This week marks the opening of our baseball season. Opening day has been rescheduled from yesterday to today due to snow. That means we’ll be celebrating opening day and the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the same day. It also means that Read More
There’s something naturally delicious about the pairing of ham with a bright green vegetable. While I make several recipes in our farmhouse kitchen that incorporate both ingredients, this combination of prosciutto and green peas is the current family favorite. The flavors are delicious and the Read More
These ginger and garlic quick pickles are so simple to make that I keep them at the ready in our refrigerator all year long. They’re so full of flavor and taste delicious on sandwiches and burgers.
I’m having a bit of a love affair with curries right now. I just can’t seem to get enough of the earthy, spicy flavor of curry this winter. Luckily, my family loves curry as much as I do, so curries seem to be finding their Read More
I have been using wool dryer balls for years here at 1840 Farm. With allergies and sensitive skin playing a role in our family life, I try to limit the amount of perfumes, dyes, and additives in our home from our cleaning products to the Read More
Who doesn’t love pizza? It’s difficult to top the combination of gooey cheese, savory tomato sauce, and your favorite toppings. Pizza is always a hit here whether it is of the homemade, local pizzeria, or takeout variety. I knew that a bubbly, gooey baked pizza Read More
The other day, my son mentioned that he would love to have jelly donuts for breakfast over the weekend. It’s a seemingly simple request with a delicious treat for the whole family. Unfortunately, his food request isn’t quite that simple here at our house. With Read More
French Toast Bread Pudding with a cup of hot coffee is one of my favorite ways to begin our Sunday mornings here at the farmhouse. It’s tough to beat a dish that tastes this delicious and can be put together the night before. Humble day Read More
Who doesn’t love a rice cereal treat? It’s the perfect blend of sweet, gooey marshmallow and crisp rice cereal. From children to adults alike, the sight of a pan of these treats puts a smile on everyone’s face. I like these treats, but I’ve always Read More
We’re only weeks away from the Big Game, the biggest football game of the calendar year. Football fans will be planning gatherings with family and friends to watch the game and enjoy fun food while doing so. We’ll do the same, making our favorite snack Read More
In my book, there’s nothing more comforting on a cold winter’s night than meatloaf and mashed potatoes. If that meatloaf can be prepared in a cast iron skillet, all the better. Comfort food from a cast iron skillet is just the sort of farmhouse style Read More
When we need a warm and comforting dessert, this brownie recipe immediately comes to mind. I’d love to take credit for baking them, but these are my daughter’s triumph. She began making them a few years ago and quickly became the brownie baker in our Read More