Planning and making ahead is one of the keys to keeping me on track for Thanksgiving dinner. I start with making cranberry sauce on Monday, pie dough on Tuesday, pies on Wednesday, and any other things I can prep ahead. Pie is my favorite part of the meal, with cranberry sauce coming in a close […]
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Autumn Favorites
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Pies
French Apple Pie
Michael has delicious memories of his mother’s pies, and this is a favorite of hers, not just because it tastes good, but because it’s easy. There is only one crust to roll out, and she used to make them in assembly line fashion during apple season, then tightly wrap and freeze them to pull out […]
Gardening
Early Spring Blossoms
I think the ground hog’s crystal ball has a crack in it, because spring did not come early in our area. Overnight freezing temperatures persisted through the end of March, plus cold rainy weekends kept us indoors, so we are finally getting out to the garden this week. Instead of being in the kitchen, I’m […]
Weekend Gardening: Final Harvest of the Summer Season
We are always a little sad to take down the tomato and pepper plants each autumn. [Disclosure: This blog earns a small commission through affiliate links.]
Weekend Gardening: Not All Garden Pests Have Wings
We planted our garden. It began to grow and we were very happy. First we had this. Beautiful lettuces, snow peas, and eggplant. [Disclosure: This blog earns a small commission through affiliate links.]
The Farm Project
The Farm Project: Summer Growing Season at Ticonderoga Farms (Roasted Balsamic Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey)
Summer at Ticonderoga Farms is a big growing season. In addition to the bamboo and figs, they have a large pick-your-own garden as well as a community garden that has been filled by many people from the surrounding area. You can drive out to the farm to pick sweet peppers, chilies, tomatoes, watermelon, corn, and […]
Ticonderoga Farms: Autumn Pumpkins (Roasted Pumpkin Butter)
Autumn at Ticonderoga Farms means pumpkins, hayrides, and plenty of outdoor fun in their huge play area. Their pumpkin patch is a short walk from the entrance or the hayride will take you right there, though I recommend the hayride, which takes you around the bamboo maze and part of the Christmas tree forest. It’s […]
Whiffletree Farm: Basic Chicken Stock
[This blog post showcases a few photos from my spring visit to Whiffletree Farm, and includes a recipe for homemade chicken stock from their pastured chickens. Visit my photography website to see all the photos from this photo shoot. ~ Andrea] In May I spent a morning photographing the daily chores at Whiffletree Farm in […]
