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Creamy Polenta

Creamy Polenta

If you’re looking for a recipe that is delicious, simple, economical, and versatile, you can’t do much better than homemade creamy polenta. It pairs with nearly anything and costs pennies to make.

A New Gallery Wall for My Creative Space

A New Gallery Wall for My Creative Space

A few months ago, my desk and sewing table were packed up and moved to a new spot here in the farmhouse.  While we repainted a few rooms, everything had to be dismantled to make way for our ladders and DIY equipment. Because we did Read More

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

There are some recipes that are less of a recipe and more of a guide. They don’t require exact measurements, come together quickly, and use ingredients that I am likely to have on hand. The best of them can also be adjusted to your tastes Read More

Chocolate Mug Cake in the Microwave

Chocolate Mug Cake in the Microwave

I keep this chocolate mug cake mix in the pantry so that I can make a single serving of chocolate cake any time I want. It only takes minutes thanks to the microwave which means that you’re only moments away from warm, gooey chocolate cake!

Chocolate Covered Butter Toffee

Chocolate Covered Butter Toffee

One of my favorite types of candy is toffee. There’s something absolutely delicious about a piece of buttery toffee covered in silky chocolate. While our family’s food allergies make it nearly impossible for me to buy toffee, I refuse to let that keep me from Read More

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

There’s something altogether comforting and soothing about chewy oatmeal cookies. It seems to be baked right into it and held together by brown sugar, old fashioned oats, and just a touch of cinnamon.

Breakfast Smoothie

Breakfast Smoothie

There are few things I enjoy more than spending time in our Farmhouse Kitchen cooking and baking for my family.  When Lifeway Foods invited me to participate in their kefir recipe challenge, I couldn’t wait to get started.  We’ve been using Lifeway Foods kefir for Read More

Mushroom Toast

Mushroom Toast

This recipe isn’t fancy, but don’t let its simplicity fool you. Mushroom toast is so flavorful and astonishingly easy to make.

Newsletter – October 19, 2019

Newsletter – October 19, 2019

Brunch is such a simple and delicious way to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of the weekend.  I love to whip up a little something for Sunday brunch here in the farmhouse kitchen.  While the menu items vary based on what I have on hand in Read More

Newsletter – October 7, 2019

Newsletter – October 7, 2019

My new recipe for Pumpkin Bread landed in our recipe collection on Friday. It’s such a delicious fall treat with a cup of coffee or tea. I had a toasted slice with melted butter for breakfast this morning and it was scrumptious. This Pumpkin Bread Read More

Hollandaise Sauce – Easy Microwave Recipe

Hollandaise Sauce – Easy Microwave Recipe

I love a meal that involves Hollandaise Sauce, but I don’t always love making it. Luckily, I discovered several years ago that I could make it in the microwave with less fuss, a lot less mess, and on a whim. Since then, I always make this easy microwave recipe that delivers the same flavor with barely any effort.

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkins are front and center at the farmhouse once October arrives. I use them to decorate the inside and outside of the farmhouse. I also love to create sweet and savory recipes with them. The simplest is one of my favorites: classic pumpkin bread.