Tag: 1840 Farm

Re-pickling to Perfection

Re-pickling to Perfection

Have you ever re-pickled?  I’m happy to say that I have.  A few weeks ago, I found myself at the bottom of as amazing jar of McClure’s Sweet & Spicy Pickles.  As I stared at the remaining brine, I wondered:  could I add fresh vegetables Read More

Repurposed Gardening – Seed Starting Containers and Feed Bag Weed Barrier

Repurposed Gardening – Seed Starting Containers and Feed Bag Weed Barrier

I love to find a new purpose for materials that would otherwise be discarded.  I enjoy the challenge of re-imagining the use of items found in our recycling bin or stored in the old hay loft of our barn.  I also much prefer using materials Read More

Cast Iron Skillet Pork and Potato Hash

Cast Iron Skillet Pork and Potato Hash

When we sit down at our farmhouse table to enjoy a meal featuring Beer and Brown Sugar Braised Pork, I can count on someone to ask if there will be enough pork to make Cast Iron Skillet Pork and Potato Hash for dinner the following Read More

Beer and Brown Sugar Braised Pork Roast

Beer and Brown Sugar Braised Pork Roast

If you happened to stop by our farmhouse on a Sunday afternoon, you might find that a Beer and Brown Sugar Braised Pork Roast was in the oven. This recipe is a staple for our family. It is simple to prepare, delicious to eat, and Read More

Jewel Toned Easter Eggs

Jewel Toned Easter Eggs

Every holiday has its own unique food traditions. Easter has many. Creating brightly colored eggs would be near the top of the list. For a few years, we were unable to participate in this tradition due to a food allergy to eggs. Those egg free Read More

How to Make A Heart-Shaped Cake

How to Make A Heart-Shaped Cake

This time of year, everything seems to be heart-shaped.  From candies to baked goods and every sort of decorative item.  ‘Tis the season, I suppose.  Unfortunately, so many of these heart-shaped and Valentine’s Day themed projects, crafts, and recipes involve detailed steps and specialty supplies Read More

A New Year and A New Perspective:  The 100 Good Deeds and #DeedADay Project

A New Year and A New Perspective: The 100 Good Deeds and #DeedADay Project

I’ve never been prone to setting resolutions when the calendar turns from one year to the next. Instead, I prefer to reflect on the year that has passed and the New Year and fresh start ahead. As I do, I usually set a few goals Read More

Warm Chickpea Salad

Warm Chickpea Salad

During the busy holiday season, I find myself looking for recipes that are simple to prepare for our family table.  I find that this time of year is all about finding time to spend together and creating holiday memories that will last a lifetime. While Read More

Pie Crust Tips

Pie Crust Tips

If you’ve been following this blog for very long, you know how much I love pie.  I was fortunate to grow up with a Grandmother who loved to bake pie.  She loved to serve me and the other members of our family one of her Read More

Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

When fall arrives at our house, baked goods turn to pumpkin in every form from pumpkin pie to pumpkin bars with dark chocolate chips. This recipe leans more toward the old-fashioned end of the spectrum, but the cream cheese filling elevates it to a family Read More

Thanksgiving Dressing in a Cast Iron Skillet

Thanksgiving Dressing in a Cast Iron Skillet

The turkey gets most of the attention on magazine covers dedicated to the Thanksgiving feast, but I’ll take the Thanksgiving dressing over turkey every day of the week. It’s the bite that I look forward to every year.

Golden Milk with Turmeric, Ginger, and Ghee

Golden Milk with Turmeric, Ginger, and Ghee

As a student in the Intermediate Herbal Course offered by The Herbal Academy of New England, I have spent a lot of time reading about the use of herbs to boost natural immunity and support good health.  One of the preparations that continued to appear in Read More