How to Make Homemade Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping
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!
Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
1840 Farm Multigrain Waffles
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
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Basil
In the early days of writing this blog, I shared a recipe for traditional tomato bruschetta. It’s a family favorite during heirloom tomato season here at 1840 Farm. On days that we come back to the kitchen with pounds of freshly picked tomatoes, this is Read More
Raspberry Pie
I adore fresh pie. I love to make it as much as I love to enjoy a slice with my family. One bite of a freshly baked berry pie and I am magically transformed to a time and place deeply embedded in my childhood. I Read More
Chocolate Mocha Zucchini Cake
During gardening season, we celebrate every piece of fresh fruit and vegetable grown at 1840 Farm. We eat as much as we can while it is at its fresh best. We also can, pickle, and freeze our garden harvest so that we can enjoy the Read More
The Secret to Making Great Iced Coffee at Home
The secret to making great iced coffee at home is easy. You simply need to adjust the ratio of coffee to water to compensate for the ice and any milk you add. Once you know how to make that adjustment, you can make delicious iced coffee at home and save yourself a trip to the coffee shop.
Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
This recipe is a staple in the 1840 Farm kitchen. I always have it on hand in the refrigerator, waiting to be called into action. With a small amount, I can add sweetness and incredible vanilla flavor to summer strawberries, fresh fruit, or cold drinks. Read More
Oven Baked Polenta with Heirloom Tomato Sauce
Several months ago, I was invited to participate in The Grain Mill Wagon Challenge sponsored by The WonderMill Company. As a participant, I was sent a WonderMill electric grain mill to utilize while developing five recipes that showcase freshly milled flours and meals. So far, Read More
Bourbon Peach Pie with Brown Sugar Topping
Pie was among the first recipes I taught myself to make. I was in junior high when I finally mastered pie making. It had taken me several attempts to get a feel for rolling out the dough evenly and transferring it to the pie plate Read More
Great Grandma’s Daffodil Cake
Angel food cake was one of the first recipes that I taught myself to bake. I was around twelve years old when I first separated a dozen eggs and followed the recipe in one of my mother’s cookbooks. I marveled at the egg whites as Read More
The Summer Solstice Cocktail
When I am trying to develop a new recipe, I happily take inspiration wherever I can find it. In the case of this cocktail, I happened to find it in two places. Lucky for you, I’ve combined them into one delicious, refreshing cocktail recipe just Read More
Smoky Tomato Jam
I started this blog almost three years ago. During that time, I have shared countless recipes here and on other blogs. Some of them are simple, others complex. All of them are family favorites, tried and true dishes that never fail. For the life of Read More