Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
We have been planting heirlooms in the gardens at 1840 Farm since our first summer living here. It started simply enough with a few packets of heirloom tomato seeds. They had interesting names and stories that held our attention long before we had ever tasted Read More
A few months ago, I was given the opportunity to review the new cookbook, Put An Egg On It by Lara Ferroni. It was filled with fantastic recipes featuring one of my favorite foods: eggs. I loved it so much that I was thrilled to Read More
As a student in the Intermediate Herbal Course offered by The Herbal Academy of New England, I have been learning about the use of herbs to promote good health and well-being. As part of my second unit of study, I was asked to make an Read More
Last month, I announced that I would be taking the Intermediate Herbal Course offered by The Herbal Academy of New England. As part of my first unit of study, I was asked to make an herbal preparation. Given that we are in the midst of Read More
When life hands you lemons you can choose to make lemonade. But what do you do when life cruelly hands you a corked bottle of wine? Well, I mean what do you do after lamenting the fact that the nectar of the gods has been Read More
The Bread Baker’s Series is a collaborative series of posts from Kitchen Kneads and 1840Farm. Together, we’re hoping to help provide you with the encouragement and information to become a more confident bread baker. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or trying to gather the Read More
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
Do you have a fantastic DIY project, original recipe, or homesteading/homemaking post to contribute to The 1840 Farm Community Newsletter? Tell us about it so that we can work together to introduce your content to the members of our community. [contact-form] [contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” 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
Baking powder, baking soda: what’s the difference? Actually, there’s a big difference both in what they contain and what they should be used for. They’re both leavening agents, but they react differently and impart different flavors on the recipes that contain them. Baking soda contains Read More