Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
The summer of ice cream continues here at the farmhouse. If you remember the No Churn Sweet Cream Ice Cream I shared with you earlier this month, you already know that I have been making all sorts of ice cream recipes this summer. You also Read More
For almost a year now I had been tinkering with a recipe for baked donuts. Most of them weren’t worth making a second time in spite of some of them looking beautiful. They didn’t taste like donuts at all. Sure, they were round with a Read More
Earlier this week, a friend had a birthday. Normally, that would have involved a celebration, a trip out to toast the occasion of a milestone birthday. But these are not normal times. So, I started making plans for a birthday dessert that could be delivered Read More
There’s something striking about a pie or tart topped with a mound of meringue. That cloud of meringue always calls to me. As much as I like a baked meringue like the one that tops the Flourless Chocolate Cake with Brown Sugar Meringue I often Read More
These flaky, buttery tart shells are ideal for pairing with your favorite sweet or savory fillings. They can be made ahead of time and kept at room temperature for several days. They can also be frozen for a month or longer and allowed to thaw Read More
Our raspberry patch keeps our freezer stocked with homegrown berries to enjoy all year long. No matter the season, I always have plenty of them to bake with. Luckily, this recipe works equally well with fresh or frozen berries, so you can use whatever you Read More
If you’re looking for a showstopping dessert, this flourless chocolate cake with brown sugar meringue topping is it. It’s beautiful, delicious, and naturally gluten free. It makes a dramatic end to any meal and looks like a dessert that you made a trip to a fine bakery to purchase.
I have always enjoyed making recipes that are favored by members of my family. I like to bake and baking something that I know is someone or everyone’s favorite adds to the joy I feel while baking. Now, more than ever, I find myself trying Read More
This frosting is light and fluffy and full of the delicious flavor of a soft marshmallow. It’s reminiscent of Whoopie Pie filling and perfect to add to your favorite cakes. It’s particularly delicious paired with chocolate.
Why such a long name for a seemingly simple recipe? Well, we’ve been living with nut allergies here at the farmhouse for well over a decade. You won’t find any peanuts or tree nuts in our kitchen or pantry. Yet the flavor of peanut butter Read More
If you’re looking for a recipe that is delicious, simple, economical, and versatile, you can’t do much better than homemade creamy polenta. It pairs with nearly anything and costs pennies to make.
There are some recipes that are less of a recipe and more of a guide. They don’t require exact measurements, come together quickly, and use ingredients that I am likely to have on hand. The best of them can also be adjusted to your tastes Read More