Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Making a traditional loaf of sourdough bread has been on my very long baking to do list for several years now. So, with all my time spent at home right now and the temperature warming up just enough to make the farmhouse kitchen more hospitable Read More
Monday was Patriots’ Day. It’s a special day here in New England, a celebration of a truly unique nature. The day includes a day game at Fenway Park, the annual running of The Boston Marathon, and reenactments of the first battles of The Revolutionary War Read More
I’m trying to focus on all the good that surrounds me, the things that I might overlook if I didn’t allow myself the time to stop and really consider how amazing these little things are. This morning, it was the tiny lettuces that are growing Read More
Earlier this week, a friend had a birthday. Normally, that would have involved a celebration, a trip out to toast the occasion of a milestone birthday. But these are not normal times. So, I started making plans for a birthday dessert that could be delivered Read More
There’s something striking about a pie or tart topped with a mound of meringue. That cloud of meringue always calls to me. As much as I like a baked meringue like the one that tops the Flourless Chocolate Cake with Brown Sugar Meringue I often Read More
These flaky, buttery tart shells are ideal for pairing with your favorite sweet or savory fillings. They can be made ahead of time and kept at room temperature for several days. They can also be frozen for a month or longer and allowed to thaw Read More
Our raspberry patch keeps our freezer stocked with homegrown berries to enjoy all year long. No matter the season, I always have plenty of them to bake with. Luckily, this recipe works equally well with fresh or frozen berries, so you can use whatever you Read More
If you’re looking for a showstopping dessert, this flourless chocolate cake with brown sugar meringue topping is it. It’s beautiful, delicious, and naturally gluten free. It makes a dramatic end to any meal and looks like a dessert that you made a trip to a fine bakery to purchase.
I have always enjoyed making recipes that are favored by members of my family. I like to bake and baking something that I know is someone or everyone’s favorite adds to the joy I feel while baking. Now, more than ever, I find myself trying Read More
This frosting is light and fluffy and full of the delicious flavor of a soft marshmallow. It’s reminiscent of Whoopie Pie filling and perfect to add to your favorite cakes. It’s particularly delicious paired with chocolate.
Why such a long name for a seemingly simple recipe? Well, we’ve been living with nut allergies here at the farmhouse for well over a decade. You won’t find any peanuts or tree nuts in our kitchen or pantry. Yet the flavor of peanut butter Read More
In my opinion, a quick bread should be, well, quick. I don’t want to need to set up my stand mixer or commit an entire afternoon to the cause. If I was going to spend hours baking in the farmhouse kitchen, I’d probably make a Read More