Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
When I am trying to develop a new recipe, I happily take inspiration wherever I can find it. In the case of this cocktail, I happened to find it in two places. Lucky for you, I’ve combined them into one delicious, refreshing cocktail recipe just Read More
I started this blog almost three years ago. During that time, I have shared countless recipes here and on other blogs. Some of them are simple, others complex. All of them are family favorites, tried and true dishes that never fail. For the life of Read More
I adapted this recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks: Barefoot in Paris by Ina Garten. I have only made a few minor adjustments to the ingredients and it comes out perfectly every time. Ripe, aromatic pears surrounded by eggy custard is always a welcome Read More
As a mother and a farmer, I spend a great part of my day feeding my family and the animals that call 1840 Farm home. Six people representing three generations of my family live here at 1840 Farm. We all tend to the daily needs Read More
If you’re looking for a little something to add to your next cocktail party or maybe just Saturday night cocktail hour, look no further. These fried green olives are simple, bite-sized, and delicious. They’re always a crowd pleaser, a hit with adults and children alike. Read More
There’s something about the flavor combination of chocolate and strawberry that seems perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any day for that matter, We do our best to eat seasonally here at 1840 Farm. Eating seasonally during February in New England dictates that fresh strawberries are Read More
My family loves meringue. I have made meringue cookies flavored with peppermint, vanilla, and chocolate chips for years. What’s not to love? A properly made meringue is equal parts light, crispy, and delicious. These cookies up the ante with the addition of sweet strawberry jam. Read More
A few months ago, I was asked by The Daily Meal to share the story of my oldest family recipe. They went on to ask if I had created a dish that could become a new family tradition. I couldn’t wait to answer both questions Read More
It was many years ago that a peanut allergy came home to roost at 1840 Farm. Since then, we’ve become a nut free house. We’ve been creative and learned how to modify some of our family’s favorite recipes to exclude nuts and still include great Read More
What can I say about a chocolate butter cookie topped with buttercream frosting infused with the flavor of a great stout beer? The word delicious comes immediately to mind. In the end, maybe I don’t need to say anything. Maybe I just need to share Read More
Every year, we celebrate the arrival of autumn by bringing our favorite fall foods back into the regular rotation on our kitchen menu board. Mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and winter squash begin to dominate the dinner recipes. Pumpkin takes center stage where desserts are concerned. As Read More
A year ago today, we celebrated a milestone here at 1840 Farm. We woke up to find three newborn Nigerian Dwarf baby goats in the stall of our barn. When we first saw them, they were minutes old. In those first few moments of their Read More