In the Farmhouse Kitchen

Remember when I predicted that there would be a little pie baking in the farmhouse kitchen today? Well, I take the promise of fresh pie very seriously, so I made sure that I made time to bake a Caramel Apple and Pear Pie. It's cooling on the counter and

Tonight's family dinner was my favorite kind: rustic, comforting, and made up on the fly. No measuring, no ingredient list to follow. It closely resembles a shepherd's pie, but didn't contain lamb, so I'll have to call it something else. I think I'll c

I predict a pie taking shape this afternoon... #1840farm #farmhousekitchen #pie #pear #apple #caramel #comfortfood

In my opinion, leftovers get a bad rap. If a meal is good the first night, I can't wait to eat it a second night! #1840farm #farmhousetable #farmhousekitchen #leftovers

After a bitterly cold day, we need comfort food at our farmhouse table tonight. I think that a cast iron skillet filled to the brim with mushrooms, peas, and egg noodles with s bit of bacon crumbled on the top should do the trick! #1840farm #farmhousekit

There's a nasty head cold trying to settle in here. It's time to unleash my best defense with homemade chicken soup and homemade elderberry cold syrup. First, the soup. #1840farm #farmhousekitchen #1840farmhousetable365 #chicken #soup #comfortfood

When bacon is served at our farmhouse table, you can be certain that a mason jar of bacon lard will be cooling on the kitchen counter. It's just too delicious to waste, so I collect every drop. Making bacon lard is as simple as disposing of the dripping

Smoked Cheddar Gougeres are taking shape in the Farmhouse Kitchen right now. Is it time for dinner yet? http://1840farm.com/smoked-cheddar-gougeres/ #1840farm #farmhousekitchen #cheese #recipe

A member of our 1840 Farm Community wondered how to make crisp chocolate chip cookies like those in the photo I shared this afternoon. I was happy to share with her and now I'll share the same information with you. I find that if you reduce the oven tem

And now for the Candy Cane Meringue Cookies... #1840farm #farmhousekitchen #cookie #peppermint #candycane #meringue #nutfee #peanutfree

Coconut Macaroons fresh from the oven. Mmm... #1840farm #farmhousekitchen #cookie #coconut #macaroon #peanutfree

I should probably make a few homemade dark chocolate chip cookies for Santa. And, I should probably taste one (or two) while they're warm just to make sure that they're good enough to leave for him, right? #1840farm #farmhousekitchen #baking #cookies #ch

It's time for my Christmas Eve baking to begin. I'm about to grab an album for the Farmhouse Kitchen turntable and commence with the baking. First up are these Coconut Macaroons. They're so quick to make and absolutely delicious. Because they're so qu

I'm in the Farmhouse Kitchen with my daughter baking up a batch of Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies. Let the holiday begin! http://1840farm.com/espresso-chocolate-chip-shortbread-cookies/ #1840farm #farmhousekitchen #cookie #espresso #chocolat

These Cast Iron Skillet Cinnamon Rolls with Bourbon Caramel Sauce have been requested for breakfast on Christmas morning. They're so delicious and a family favorite. I'm already looking forward to enjoying a nice warm roll filled with gooey cinnamon, to

I am willing to bet that your newsfeed is filled with cookies, candies, and other sweet holiday treats. I'll be different and share our recipe for Classic Sauerkraut with you. I'm in the Farmhouse Kitchen right now making up a batch to make sure that we d

I shared a photo of our Candy Cane Meringue Cookies earlier this afternoon. If you're looking for something just as delicious and even simpler, these Vanilla Bean Meringue Cookies should do the trick. They always do at our house! http://1840farm.com/sn

Two loaves of a farmhouse Brioche just in time to be the base of open faced egg sandwiches for dinner. What's for dinner at your house? #1840farm #farmhousekitchen #bread #baking

It may be rainy and dreary outside, but it smells like sunshine here in the Farmhouse Kitchen. I'm working on a double batch of our Clementine marmalade so that I can restock the pantry and have a few jars to give as gifts next week. It's impossible to

I've been sharing a lot of our favorite holiday baking recipes lately. Here's a great savory recipe to have on hand all year long. This Smoky Tomato Jam is amazing and can elevate a few humble crackers and a bit of cheese into a delicious afternoon snac

I spent the evening in the farmhouse kitchen with our daughter baking Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. This is my idea of the perfect evening. You just can't top spending time with someone you love with chocolate cookies to boot! http://1840farm.com/cookie-mem

Last night, I shared a link to my recipe for coconut macaroons. Tonight, how about a recipe for vanilla bean meringue cookies? We call these snowballs for their creamy white appearance. We haven't seen any snow yet this season, but I think that we'll b

There's a Sunday night feast in the works in our Farmhouse Kitchen this afternoon. The Beer and Brown Sugar Braised Pork Roast is in the oven, infusing the entire house with a delicious aroma. We'll be enjoying the pork with a side of colcannon and York

When the temperature turns cooler and football season begins, this Beer Brown Sugar Braised Pork Roast returns to the Farmhouse Kitchen. In a few minutes, the entire house will be filled with the delicious aroma of caramelizing brown sugar and cinnamon.

When it comes to peeling apples, I like to challenge myself. When I was trying to improve my knife skills, I started peeling with a good paring knife. The goal was to remove the skin in one continuous strip. It helped me to get very comfortable with hand

A breezy fall day calls for a crisp local apple with homemade condensed milk caramel, doesn't it? http://1840farm.com/condensed-milk-caramel/ #1840farm #FarmhouseKitchen #fall #autumn #apple #caramel #makeyourown

When making homemade chocolate chip cookies for the family, aren't I morally obligated to do a little taste testing to make sure that the recipe is just right? I think so! #1840farm #FarmhouseKitchen #food #baking #cookie #chocolate #nutfree #peanutfree

It's official: this new recipe for Cinnamon Babka using our Farmhouse Brioche dough must be added to our blog. It is so delicious and perfect for the upcoming holiday season. It would make a fantastic homebaked gift to give to friends and family. It w

Well, if I'm going to make a batch of brioche that equals two loaves, I might as well transform one of them into a cinnamon babka, right? #1840farm #FarmhouseKitchen #bread #breadbaking #baking #nutfree #peanutfree #cinnamon

Remember those Pumpkin Bars with Dark Chocolate Chips I was going to make this afternoon? Well, life happened and I never made it into the farmhouse kitchen to bake. You know how those days go, don't you? Luckily, this recipe can be mixed and in the ove

I suddenly feel the need to head into the farmhouse kitchen and bake a pan of these Pumpkin Bars with Dark Chocolate Chips. A warm square of this will be a lovely dessert on a chilly October evening, don't you agree? #1840Farm #baking #pumpkin #chocolat

Boston Cream Pie is one of our favorite desserts here at the farmhouse. It's nearly impossible to beat fresh eggy sponge cake layered with vanilla bean pastry cream and topped with chocolate ganache. I'll be adding this recipe to our blog soon, so stay t

Homemade spaghetti and meatballs are what's for dinner at our family table tonight. This is just the sort of comfort food we need on this chilly October evening. What's for dinner at your house tonight? #1840Farm #FarmhouseKitchen #food

Homemade sponge cake and vanilla bean pastry cream. Is it any wonder that I love Boston Cream Pie so much? #1840Farm #FarmhouseKitchen #food #baking #cake

The three cake layers for our Boston Cream Pie are out of the oven. After they have cooled, it will be time to add the vanilla bean pastry cream and chocolate ganache. Is it time for dessert yet? #1840Farm #FarmhouseKitchen #food #baking #cake

Three cake layers for our homemade Boston Cream Pie are ready for the oven. I just love seeing all of those tiny vanilla bean specks in the batter. There's another benefit to making our own vanilla extract: I always have vanilla beans at the ready! #18

If you guessed that I was making a Boston Cream Pie for our birthday celebration, you were right! I love pie, but this cake that takes its name from the pie plates it is baked in is a close second on my favorite desserts list! #1840Farm #FarmhouseKitchen

I have been working on a recipe for pear pie over the last few weeks. While I work to refine the recipe, I have put these tools to very good use. My serrated peeler and melon baller might request overtime pay. Maybe I can pay them in pie! #1840Farm #Far

Our gardening season is about to come to an end. I plan to enjoy every last bite of homegrown produce before it's all said and done. It's my favorite way to celebrate another successful growing season. Tonight, we're making a cast iron skillet ratatouil

Our gardening season is about to come to an end. I plan to enjoy every last bite of homegrown produce before it's all said and done. It's my favorite way to celebrate another successful growing season. Tonight, we're making a cast iron skillet ratatouil