Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
I enjoy the tangy flavor of sauerkraut paired with many dishes and also served on its own. For years, we have been purchasing local kraut. Each time we served it at our family table, I wondered if we could make a homemade version. The process Read More
If you happened to stop by our farmhouse on a Sunday afternoon, you might find that a Beer and Brown Sugar Braised Pork Roast was in the oven. This recipe is a staple for our family. It is simple to prepare, delicious to eat, and Read More
Every holiday has its own unique food traditions. Easter has many. Creating brightly colored eggs would be near the top of the list. For a few years, we were unable to participate in this tradition due to a food allergy to eggs. Those egg free Read More
This time of year, everything seems to be heart-shaped. From candies to baked goods and every sort of decorative item. ‘Tis the season, I suppose. Unfortunately, so many of these heart-shaped and Valentine’s Day themed projects, crafts, and recipes involve detailed steps and specialty supplies Read More
I’ve never been prone to setting resolutions when the calendar turns from one year to the next. Instead, I prefer to reflect on the year that has passed and the New Year and fresh start ahead. As I do, I usually set a few goals Read More
During the busy holiday season, I find myself looking for recipes that are simple to prepare for our family table. I find that this time of year is all about finding time to spend together and creating holiday memories that will last a lifetime. While Read More
If you’ve been following this blog for very long, you know how much I love pie. I was fortunate to grow up with a Grandmother who loved to bake pie. She loved to serve me and the other members of our family one of her Read More
When fall arrives at our house, baked goods turn to pumpkin in every form from pumpkin pie to pumpkin bars with dark chocolate chips. This recipe leans more toward the old-fashioned end of the spectrum, but the cream cheese filling elevates it to a family Read More
The turkey gets most of the attention on magazine covers dedicated to the Thanksgiving feast, but I’ll take the Thanksgiving dressing over turkey every day of the week. It’s the bite that I look forward to every year.
I first became aware of The Nourished Kitchen and its author Jennifer McGruther through their blog. As a student in the Intermediate Herbal Course offered by The Herbal Academy of New England, I was searching for a few new recipes to try. One of the Read More
As a student in the Intermediate Herbal Course offered by The Herbal Academy of New England, I have spent a lot of time reading about the use of herbs to boost natural immunity and support good health. One of the preparations that continued to appear in Read More
From the moment that our first day old chicks arrived here at 1840 Farm, I was hooked on chicken keeping. We built their coop by hand, using repurposed materials when possible, planning the best we could for the chicken keeping adventure that lay ahead. We Read More