Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Thanksgiving is the season for leftovers. While many people dread leftovers, I rather enjoy them. Growing up as an only child, we almost always had leftovers from the previous night’s dinner. They were a welcome night off from cooking dinner after a long day. When Read More
I have a grand assortment of food memories from my childhood. Both of my grandmothers loved to cook and bake and many of those memories involve dishes they made. Somewhere near the top of the list is my paternal grandmother’s bierock.
Do you ever find yourself with a few cups of leftover pasta that are too delicious to throw away, but not enough to feed the entire family? That happens often here at the farmhouse. I don’t like to let anything delicious go to waste, so Read More
When cooler weather settles in here in New England, I turn to our favorite comfort food recipes to warm us up from the inside out. I return to bread baking and pull out the long list of family favorites that can be counted on to Read More
Spaghetti and Meatballs was my absolute favorite meal as a little girl. I chose it as my birthday meal every year. If I was asked what I wanted for dinner, spaghetti and meatballs was the predictable answer. Decades later, I found myself with a daughter Read More
This rustic heirloom tomato tart is one of the dishes I look forward to every summer. It’s simple and so delicious.
There’s something about a warm jelly doughnut on a Sunday morning that just sets my day off on a hopeful course. I’m not alone in that belief. Just ask the citizens of the world who enjoy filled pastries of one name or another, all of Read More
If you’re looking for an easy way to add flavor and crunch to sandwiches, salads, and burgers, these quick pickled red onion slices are your ace in the hole. They’re simple to make and so flavorful.
Until recently, I wasn’t a huge fan of deviled eggs. I liked them well enough, but didn’t love them. I much preferred hard boiled eggs turned into egg salad or eggs cooked by poaching or to runny perfection sunny side up in my cast iron Read More
This cucumber salad combines the refreshing flavor of cucumbers with the creaminess of buttermilk and flavor of fresh dill.
During the summer months, we try to grow, harvest, preserve, and eat the best of what is in season here in New England. Summer is such a short season here that there isn’t a moment to waste, so it’s a very busy time. Summer flavors Read More
I started making this warm Dijon potato salad last summer. Since then, it has become a common side dish on our dinner plates. It’s so simple to prepare and full of delicious flavors and textures. It makes the perfect accompaniment for burgers, grilled meats, or Read More