Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
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
Fall is here. Our landscape is becoming more colorful every day. The foliage has been just glorious this year, the most beautiful I have seen in several years. Each day, I am astounded by the intense colors Mother Nature has treated us to this year. Read More
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
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
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
West Indian Burr Gherkin Cucumis anguria Planting Depth: 1″ below the soil’s surface Plant Spacing: 12 inch hills containing 6-8 seeds each Row Spacing: 18-24 inches Days to Maturity: 60-65 The West Indian Burr Gherkin is a native of Africa. It is believed that Read More
It might seem too easy, but you can freeze cherry tomatoes for long term storage without needing a boiling pot, canning jars, or spending the day in the kitchen processing tomatoes. It’s so simple.
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
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
I grew up celebrating Independence Day with sparklers and barbecue. We lived in Kansas and didn’t really need the guise of a holiday as an excuse to eat barbecue. Fourth of July parades and celebrations seemed to be as ubiquitous as sunshine on a summer Read More
No Canning Rack? No Problem! Have you ever wished that you had a canning rack that would adjust to every pot in your kitchen? I did. I never seemed to have a rack that I liked or that fit very well into whichever pot I Read More
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