Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the holiday season at your family breakfast table, look no further. You simply can’t do better than homemade Cinnamon Babka. While I have made this loaf innumerable times, my family still gets excited at the promise of Read More
I first made a version of this recipe back in the 1990s. In March of 1995, a recipe for Oatmeal Bread from Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont appeared in Gourmet Magazine. Gourmet was my source for culinary inspiration and I decided immediately after Read More
Fall is in the air here at 1840 Farm and another homeschooling semester is underway. This year, one of our homeschooling goals is to spend more time together in the kitchen baking and cooking. We’ll be learning the basics and adding in a few family Read More
Have you ever been in the midst of mixing together the ingredients for a recipe only to find that you are missing a vital component? I’m sorry to say that I have on more than one occasion. In fact, a few weeks ago, I discovered Read More
This recipe started out as a kitchen experiment. Our dear friends had been kind enough to share their apple harvest with us. I found myself standing in the kitchen wondering if I could make something with these fresh apples that was a little different than Read More
This Oven Roasted Heirloom Tomato Spaghetti celebrates my favorite flavors of summer. The combination is delicious and the preparation is simple.
When it comes to simple summer dinners, this heirloom tomato bruschetta pasta is as good as it gets. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
During the height of heirloom tomato season, we harvest several pounds of cherry tomatoes every day. It’s intentional: we plant two dozen cherry tomato plants every summer in our garden. We have found that they store amazingly well in the freezer, allowing us to make Read More
This Creamy Summer Squash is my favorite way to add fresh summer squash to nearly any dinner. It’s simple and tastes great with sandwiches, burgers, or something hot off the grill.
It’s summer and we’re having a banner year for heirloom cucumbers. We have picked over 25 pounds of them this year and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. Having ten pounds of heirloom cucumbers resting on the kitchen counter is a powerful Read More
I have already admitted to you how much I love to make bread. I enjoy making the simplest of quick breads to brioche loaves and babkas that require a full day of preparation and baking. I also enjoy making rustic, everyday loaves. This farmhouse country Read More
Once you learn how to make homemade Magic Shell ice cream topping, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is and how delicious it tastes. Don’t forget the sprinkles!