Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
I love a perfectly poached egg. The texture is unlike any other egg preparation, firm enough to hold together yet delicate and smooth as velvet. The perfectly poached yolk is thick and fluid, imparting an earthy richness to anything it is served with. I first Read More
There’s something naturally delicious about the pairing of ham with a bright green vegetable. While I make several recipes in our farmhouse kitchen that incorporate both ingredients, this combination of prosciutto and green peas is the current family favorite. The flavors are delicious and the Read More
These ginger and garlic quick pickles are so simple to make that I keep them at the ready in our refrigerator all year long. They’re so full of flavor and taste delicious on sandwiches and burgers.
I’m having a bit of a love affair with curries right now. I just can’t seem to get enough of the earthy, spicy flavor of curry this winter. Luckily, my family loves curry as much as I do, so curries seem to be finding their Read More
I have been using wool dryer balls for years here at 1840 Farm. With allergies and sensitive skin playing a role in our family life, I try to limit the amount of perfumes, dyes, and additives in our home from our cleaning products to the Read More
Who doesn’t love pizza? It’s difficult to top the combination of gooey cheese, savory tomato sauce, and your favorite toppings. Pizza is always a hit here whether it is of the homemade, local pizzeria, or takeout variety. I knew that a bubbly, gooey baked pizza Read More
We’re only weeks away from the Big Game, the biggest football game of the calendar year. Football fans will be planning gatherings with family and friends to watch the game and enjoy fun food while doing so. We’ll do the same, making our favorite snack Read More
When we need a warm and comforting dessert, this brownie recipe immediately comes to mind. I’d love to take credit for baking them, but these are my daughter’s triumph. She began making them a few years ago and quickly became the brownie baker in our Read More
In my opinion, Thanksgiving leftovers don’t get the respect they deserve. A feast on Thursday can produce enough leftovers for an entire weekend of delicious meals and sandwiches. Any leftover turkey can be transformed into something completely new and delicious with very little effort. I Read More
really no wonder that Thanksgiving traditions have remained so strong over the years. A day that combines family, friends, and comforting homemade food is a holiday to cherish.
West Indian Burr Gherkin Cucumis anguria Planting Depth: 1″ below the soil’s surface Plant Spacing: 12 inch hills containing 6-8 seeds each Row Spacing: 18-24 inches Days to Maturity: 60-65 The West Indian Burr Gherkin is a native of Africa. It is believed that Read More
It might seem too easy, but you can freeze cherry tomatoes for long term storage without needing a boiling pot, canning jars, or spending the day in the kitchen processing tomatoes. It’s so simple.