Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
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
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.
I have been making this recipe for Pasta with Sausage and Swiss Chard for so long that it predates us living in the farmhouse. It has always been a favorite of mine and I never tire of this combination of flavors and textures.
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
When you make your own homemade fajita seasoning mix, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your family’s dietary needs and preferences. The result is a mix you can keep in your pantry to make a delicious meal.
I have fond memories of my mother treating me to an Orange Julius as a child. During the hot summer months in the Midwest where I spent my childhood, they were a refreshing way to beat the heat. With food allergies to work around here Read More