Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
It’s egg season here, so I am forever looking for ways both new and old to use our seemingly unending supply of fresh eggs. This weekend, it was unseasonably chilly and rainy outside. We broke out our winter clothes and turned on the pellet stove Read More
Onion rings seem like such a simple thing, yet so many onion rings are pedestrian at best. A great onion ring perfectly combines the earthy flavor of the onion with a seasoned coating, the soft texture of the cooked onion with the crunchy breading. I Read More
There are a few foods that seem to require being made by hand. They simply have the handmade goodness baked right into them and their imperfections are somehow an integral part of what makes them so special. For me, that list begins with berry pie Read More
Polenta is a popular side dish here at the farmhouse. For years, I made polenta from cornmeal purchased at the grocery store. The recipe was foolproof and always produced a polenta that had a lovely texture and flavor. We were very happy with the consistently Read More
I remember vividly the bright red, glossy candy apples I looked forward to at the fair each fall during my childhood. I loved that hardened, glassy red candy with a juicy apple waiting inside, They were so beautiful, so magical looking before I had even Read More
I love the taste of fresh ginger. I use fresh ginger in both sweet and savory dishes here at the farmhouse. For me, there’s simply no such thing as too much ginger. Luckily, my daughter shares that belief, so she keeps me company. I keep Read More
Every time I serve grits at our farmhouse table, I am taken by how simple, comforting, and delicious they are. Much like potatoes, they can be prepared and flavored in so many ways, making them an ideal companion to almost any meal. They’re a great Read More
For me, a serving of velvety smooth mashed potatoes is at the top of my list of favorite comfort foods. They’re always a welcome sight at our family table. They pair beautifully with so many main courses and I love repurposing any leftovers into the Read More
For me, there are few recipes more rustic and comforting than gravy. It adds flavor and velvety texture to roasted meats, mashed potatoes, and anything else it happens to touch on a dinner plate. With very little effort, simple ingredients can be coaxed into a Read More
These ginger and garlic quick pickles are so simple to make that I keep them at the ready in our refrigerator all year long. They’re so full of flavor and taste delicious on sandwiches and burgers.
I’m having a bit of a love affair with curries right now. I just can’t seem to get enough of the earthy, spicy flavor of curry this winter. Luckily, my family loves curry as much as I do, so curries seem to be finding their Read More
We’re only weeks away from the Big Game, the biggest football game of the calendar year. Football fans will be planning gatherings with family and friends to watch the game and enjoy fun food while doing so. We’ll do the same, making our favorite snack Read More