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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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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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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