Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
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
This recipe started out as a kitchen experiment. Our dear friends had been kind enough to share their apple harvest with us. I found myself standing in the kitchen wondering if I could make something with these fresh apples that was a little different than Read More
This Oven Roasted Heirloom Tomato Spaghetti celebrates my favorite flavors of summer. The combination is delicious and the preparation is simple.
When it comes to simple summer dinners, this heirloom tomato bruschetta pasta is as good as it gets. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
During the height of heirloom tomato season, we harvest several pounds of cherry tomatoes every day. It’s intentional: we plant two dozen cherry tomato plants every summer in our garden. We have found that they store amazingly well in the freezer, allowing us to make Read More
This Creamy Summer Squash is my favorite way to add fresh summer squash to nearly any dinner. It’s simple and tastes great with sandwiches, burgers, or something hot off the grill.
It’s summer and we’re having a banner year for heirloom cucumbers. We have picked over 25 pounds of them this year and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. Having ten pounds of heirloom cucumbers resting on the kitchen counter is a powerful Read More
I have already admitted to you how much I love to make bread. I enjoy making the simplest of quick breads to brioche loaves and babkas that require a full day of preparation and baking. I also enjoy making rustic, everyday loaves. This farmhouse country Read More
Once you learn how to make homemade Magic Shell ice cream topping, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is and how delicious it tastes. Don’t forget the sprinkles!
I began making these waffles a few years ago. When I came across a recipe for “Waffles of Insane Greatness”, I couldn’t help myself. My curiosity simply got the best of me. I had to know. Were these waffles really that good? My entire family Read More