Archive for July 2017
Better Connecticut: Decorating With Moss
Kara Sundlun, co-host of WFSB’s Better Connecticut never went “mossing” before…so when she came to visit me at Connecticut Country house, I showed her just how easy it is to…
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Summertime Raspberry Vinaigrette
And the raspberries keep coming at Connecticut Country House! Our shrubs are so prolific this year that we’ve continued to try and widen our repertoire of recipes that use them.…
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Better Connecticut: Making Blueberry Lemonade
Blueberry season is something we always look forward to at Connecticut Country House. But, what can you do with some of your freshly picked blueberries? Kara Sundlun from WFSB’s Better…
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Raspberry Crumble Bars
Here at Connecticut Country House we have the mother load of fresh raspberries coming ripe. Other than just snacking on them as we’re working in the kitchen garden, or adding…
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A Pretty Party For Your Door
Petunias are my perennial favorite. This sweet and simple annual is a must-have at Connecticut Country House. I love their delicate flowers and bold, brilliant colors. They’re pretty when tiny…
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Super Simple Chimichurri Sauce
Grilling tonight? You’ve just got to try this amazing chimichurri recipe that came from Murph morphing many different online found recipes to concoct his own Connecticut Country House version. Did…
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Martha Luther King
She was the first to greet you before you even got to the door. The little shadow that followed me into the kitchen garden and quietly kept me company. The…
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Better Connecticut: Summer Decorating Ideas With Kara Sundlun
A couple of weeks ago, Kara Sundlun, the co-host of WFSB’s Better Connecticut came to Connecticut Country House for the very first time. Decorated for a summer party, the house…
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Nantucket Window Boxes
It never fails. Every time I’m on Nantucket, it’s the window boxes that always grab my attention. I love the mix of colors, textures, and types of plants all mixed…
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It’s Berry-Pickin’ July
Happy 4th of July weekend! I can’t believe it’s already July. Where did June go? At Nora Murphy Country House, this month is all about working on “the book” (among other…
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