An 1840 Farm Thanksgiving Celebration
really no wonder that Thanksgiving traditions have remained so strong over the years. A day that combines family, friends, and comforting homemade food is a holiday to cherish.
Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Recipes
Pecan Pie Bars – Nut Free
It was almost five years ago that I first discovered that I could create completely nut free baked goods in our farmhouse kitchen that had the delicious nutty flavor we were missing due to nut allergies. Our home has been nut free for nearly a Read More
1840 Farmhouse Style Sweet Potatoes Anna
When I was asked to create a recipe to help showcase Castello Cheese to promote their Unlock Your Inner Chef Sweepstakes and the release of the new movie Burnt, I couldn’t wait to head into the farmhouse kitchen and get started. I love blue cheese. Read More
Condensed Milk Caramel
There are few things more delicious than a deeply flavored caramel. It’s versatile and can turn the simple into the sublime. Warmed and spooned over vanilla ice cream, used as a dip for fresh apple slices, or drizzled over desserts right before serving, it is Read More
Savory Husk Cherry and Rosemary Jam
Husk Cherries (Physalis pruinosa) are related to the tomatillo and tomato. They share the same scientific family with tomatoes and the same genus as the tomatillo. The marble shaped fruits are sweet and earthy with a tropical note. Their flavor defies easy explanation. Each bite Read More
Heirloom Tomato Pie
If I ranked my favorite foods, heirloom tomatoes and homemade pie would both be at the top of my list. In fact, they might occupy the first and second spot. Please don’t ask me to choose one of them as my absolute favorite because I’m Read More
Re-pickling to Perfection
Have you ever re-pickled? I’m happy to say that I have. A few weeks ago, I found myself at the bottom of as amazing jar of McClure’s Sweet & Spicy Pickles. As I stared at the remaining brine, I wondered: could I add fresh vegetables Read More
Grilled Romaine Salad
So many of you wanted to know more about the grilled Romaine salad I was preparing for dinner last week. I love this dish for its simplicity and amazing flavor. Add in that I can make it from start to finish in less than ten Read More
Strawberry Syrup
The flavor of a ripe strawberry. is always welcome at our farmhouse table. During strawberry season, we enjoy our strawberries eaten freshly picked from the berry patch, added to a few of our favorite baking recipes, and preserve many more as jam to last us Read More
How to Make Homemade Kimchi
I don’t remember when or where I first tasted kimchi. I do remember how taken I was with the flavor. As a person who loves sauerkraut and spice, kimchi was the perfect marriage of the flavor and texture that I so enjoy. The flavors were Read More
Cast Iron Skillet Pork and Potato Hash
When we sit down at our farmhouse table to enjoy a meal featuring Beer and Brown Sugar Braised Pork, I can count on someone to ask if there will be enough pork to make Cast Iron Skillet Pork and Potato Hash for dinner the following Read More
Classic Sauerkraut
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