Nibbles & Sips

There’s nothing like a berry smoothie in the morning to kick off the day, especially when berries and fruits are in season! Here’s my take on a gorgeous deep pink…

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Traditional peppermint sticks work double duty visually for the holidays as stirrers for mugs of hot cocoa, and displayed in a decorative container. Here my early 19th c. French tole…

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Entertaining at Bow House, my dear friend Marta’s home, is relaxed and casual, and moves from room to room. The first stop is the gorgeous cheese board in the kitchen…

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Summer is all too short in New England, and tomato season, while gratifyingly abundant, is sadly fleeting. To extend the shelf life of what nature has provided, one of my…

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Give your cookie platter a playful, beachy look. Simply nestle nautical themed cookies in a bed of turbinado sugar. Found boxed as Sugar In The Raw, in the baking section…

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Summer is big-time berry season in New England. One of my very favorite go-to desserts is my recipe for Farmhouse Blueberry Galettes. A galette is a free-form rustic tart, that,…

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Whip up some frothy goodness! Strawberry Fool is an English sixteenth-century dessert that’s simply made up of crushed fruit folded into sweetened whipped cream. This different take on a dessert…

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My hay day of quiche making was back in the late 80’s when I was newly married. I’m amazed when I think about the great food that Murph and I…

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Food is love. It brings comfort. It engages all the senses. To me, it’s even another way to enjoy a home—every bite represents its personality and hospitality. Plus, it just…

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While I always see clear tubs of them in stores, I’ve never attempted to whip up a batch of Meringue Cookies. Recently I decided to give making them a whirl.…

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A while back, my cousin Judy turned me onto this classic Linzer cookie recipe. Always beautiful, always tasty, these cookies make a wonderful dessert or host/hostess gift. Judy’s Classic Linzer…

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A freshly popped bowl of popcorn is where the party begins! For serving, I like to add cups or bowls so everyone can scoop for themselves. It’s amazing how quickly…

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This French Apple Tart is a winner every single time I make it and serve it! Other than its delicious flavor, I just love its rustic appeal. Your friends will…

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Stick with the classics! Here’s my Trick or Treat list of faves: Candy Buttons on paper tape Wax Bottles Bit-O-Honey Mary Jane Taffy Mellocreme Pumpkins Candy Corn Dum-Dums Smarties Pixy…

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Say cheese! Yes, please! While I never met a cheese I didn’t like, this was a new taste sensation for me. My friend Marta showed me how she serves this…

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Quick, healthy, refreshing and soooo colorful! Get out some wooden skewers. No need to be fancy. They can be the garden variety, Dollar store kind. The beauty lies in the…

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One of our favorite recipes, and a big hit at Connecticut Country House, was inspired by the fabulous guacamole made tableside at Rosa Mexicano in NYC. We make ours at…

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