Recipes and Food
Sizzling Skillet Sea Scallops
Last weekend, Murph came home from the market with a bag of beautiful, plump Stonington scallops. Their proper name: Stonington “Bomber” Sea Scallops. Wow! What wowed me even more was…
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Lucia’s Chocolate Truffles And Girl Talk
A few years ago, my dear friend Lucia taught me how to make these amazing truffles. It was a day well spent together as we chatted and grated, chatted and…
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An Adirondack Inspired Country House Tour
I’m thrilled to announce that Nora Murphy Country House Style, Winter 2017 is here! Within its pages, take a tour of my dear friend’s, Valerie and Tim’s, wonderful, woodsy Adirondack-style…
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Happy New Year!
New year, new Nora Murphy Country House desktop calendars! They’re free! Click here to download. If you like the dreamy frothy goodness featured for January’s calendar (and you’re in the…
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Build A Beautiful Party Cheeseboard
I can’t think of a soul who doesn’t like to see and help themselves to a beautifully presented cheeseboard. A collection of delicious nibbles – cheeses, crackers, fruit, nuts and…
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Bernadette’s Toffee Bars
Thanks to my beautiful French friend, Bernadette, we had the great pleasure of indulging in her freshly baked New York Times version of classic (and decadent) Toffee Bars! While these…
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Cranberry Sauce: New England vs. Texas
Two fabulous Cranberry Sauce recipes from two different regions of the country: The first is a quintessential New England Cranberry Sauce I make every year that’s inspired by a beautiful…
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Connecticut Country House Roasted Turkey
Some traditions are hard to improve upon, and our Thanksgiving Day turkey with dressing happens to be one of those things. Why mess with a really good thing? Connecticut Country…
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Welcome November
Autumn leaves still clinging to their branches, offer a golden cast to the trees as the sun dips down earlier and earlier each night. The kitchen garden, after giving us her…
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Country House Bounty of Summer Soup
As I sat with my seed catalogs in the bitter cold of January, my thoughts were of warm late summer days and reaping the rewards of my carefully crafted orders.…
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Country House Oven-Dried Garden Tomatoes
From ear to ear I grin. Daily. I love this time of year. Each trip to the kitchen garden reveals something ripe and ready to be picked. The tomato crop…
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Grow Arugula
My arugula crop is a kitchen garden success! Planted in early spring, the seeds have sprouted and the dandelion-like leaves have provided a peppery bite to our sandwiches and salads…
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Garlic Roasted Garden Tomatoes
At Connecticut Country House, we welcome tomato season every year with open arms and mouths. Freshly picked tomatoes from the kitchen garden are quickly incorporated into all manner of deliciousness.…
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Quick Shrimp On The Barbie
While my husband Rick, a.k.a. Murph, reigns supreme over the barbecue year round, in my mind, the technique of grilling, combined with the flavor of grilled foods, perfectly captures the…
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Grilled Summer Squash
While vacationing on Cape Cod a few years ago, the small cottage we rented came complete with a tiny herb garden abundant with fragrant oregano. Paired with freshly picked yellow…
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A Nantucket Picnic
While on vacation in Nantucket, one of my favorite ways to embrace the end of a summer day, is with a waterside, sunset on the beach picnic with my boys.…
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Campfire Clams & Linguine
A while ago, we watched an episode of Jamie Oliver’s TV show, Jamie’s Food Escapes, that featured him visiting Italy, kicking back and preparing this mouth watering dish over an…
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Grilled to Perfection
As BBQ season heats up, here’s a good little snippet to keep in mind when grilling assorted vegetables – cook like veggies on their own skewers. Thin-skinned grape tomatoes grill…
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5 Lemony Snippets
I wish that you could smell this image! Nothing beats the bright scent of freshly cut lemons. A staple at Connecticut Country House, these beauties are incredibly useful in and…
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A Little Light Reading
Weekends are just the best! I hope that you’re able to carve out some time for yourself and sit down with our latest issue, Seasons at Connecticut Country House. Brimming…
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Jamie’s Spaghetti with Shrimp and Arugula
Being die hard Jamie Oliver fans, we recently pulled out our copy of Jamie’s Italy cookbook in search of a soul satisfying recipe to warm us up on a raw,…
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To Each His Own
Skip the platter at your next shindig and reach for a glass! A pretty way to present and serve up crudités at your next gathering is by putting your juice…
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A Springy Cake
When I think of a springtime dessert, I think of something light, fresh, and homemade. This Angel Food Cake is just that. Simply filled and frosted with freshly whipped cream,…
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Irish Apple Cake
Legend has it that St. Patrick planted an apple tree in Armagh County – also known today as “Orchard County” – an area recognized for its apple blossom tours and…
Keep ReadingA Country House Life
Our latest issue, Seasons at Connecticut Country House, has arrived! We’ve created 200+ pages (274 to be exact!) filled with our original, beautiful photography and smart, new decorating, gardening, and…
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