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Spicy Tequila Sunrise

This is a semi-sweet and semi-spicy drink that is totally yummy! A beautiful and delicious addition to any breakfast. I like to pair this...

Frozen Summer Mule

What says Summer like Watermelon? This frozen, fruity drink will kick your summer shindig into full gear. Great as a Mocktail to cool...

Garlic Scape and Basil Pesto

Garlic Scape and Basil Pesto is one of my absolute favorites! This is a great way to use your bounty of Basil and Garlic and you can...

Braided Blueberry Danish

Impress your family or guests with this yummy Danish that is sweet and easy to make even though it looks much more complicated. The...

Farmer's Lagoon

This is a deliciously fruity beverage that has a tendency to sneak up on you. It was one of our favorites during our time living in...

Pancake Cereal

​Pancake Cereal is all the rage and it's surprisingly simple to make. You don't need a fancy recipe or tools, just whip up your favorite...

Avocado Cream Cheese Appetizer / Snack

Ingredients: 4 oz cream cheese softened 1-2 tablespoons chopped chives 1 avocado 1 baguette Cumin Paprika Salt and pepper to taste...

Farmstead Spring Sangria

I like to make these in a double batch on Friday night in 2 one quart mason jars. That way I can open one on Saturday to sip on for...

Spicy Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan is a cocktail that uses both Pineapple and Orange Juice to create a refreshing breakfast beverage that is packed with...

Dutch Baby

A Dutch baby, also known as a puffed pancake, has the texture of a thick crepe but is cooked in the oven instead of a stove top. This...

Lemon Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes

Some nights you just want.. make that need ... comfort food and scalloped potatoes definitely delivers with its creamy, cheesy goodness....

Planning for the new year

As the warm temperatures persist in Connecticut, it is easy to forget the cold months of winter that still lay ahead. It is tempting to...

The one that almost got away

Here in New England, we had a "dusting" of snow that was nearly half a foot right before Thanksgiving. We discussed harvesting the root...

Putting Fall Leaves to Work for You

Here in New England, Fall means plenty of falling leaves. Here on the farmstead, we have our share with multiple Oak and Maple trees over...

Fall Pumpkin Hunting

As the long hot summer days melt and slip away like butter on a hot knife and the leaves begin to turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and...

Gone Fishing

We woke to an overcast and gloomy start to the day with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60s. With highs last week reaching 100 this was...

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