Connecticut Country House Blog

Homemade Mexican Street Corn

August 16, 2018 |

Yay! It’s corn season! Having previously seen images of this delicious dish, we first tried this corn at our favorite Mexican restaurant in NYC, Rosa Mexicano. The plate appeal is…

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Summery Grilled Chicken Salad

August 2, 2018 |

What to do with leftover grilled chicken? Make our savory Summery Grilled Chicken Salad! We know that there are just so many ways to make chicken salad. Quite often a…

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A Nantucket Day At The Cozy House

July 20, 2018 |

It has to be authentic. That’s my motto.  And when we head out for a family getaway to Nantucket Island, the Cozy House is just that…authentic. Located on the southern…

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The Currant Scoop

July 12, 2018 |

Have you ever considered growing currants? I never did, until a few years ago, by chance, I came upon a small currant shrub at my local nursery. Along with varieties…

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Fresh Blueberry Crisp with Better Connecticut

July 7, 2018 |

Good morning! Here’s the latest WFSB, Better Connecticut segment you may have missed…or live outside of Connecticut! I made 2 pie plates of Blueberry Crisp for our 4th of July…

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Finn’s Blueberry Lemonade

July 3, 2018 |

On this horribly hot and humid day, I thought it best to re-post this refreshing, thirst-quenching recipe for Finn’s Blueberry Lemonade.  It’s very easy to whip up a batch or two…

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Summertime Blueberry Crisp

June 29, 2018 |

My new favorite summertime dessert? This Blueberry Crisp! With blueberries just coming into season, and summer being the prime time to enjoy fresh ice cream…this humble pairing is absolutely outrageous.  It’s…

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Uno Alla Volta Comes to Connecticut Country House

June 27, 2018 |

The Fourth of July is my second favorite holiday (Christmas definitely comes in at number 1!). So for my next WFSB, Better Connecticut lifestyle segment with Scot Haney, I was thrilled…

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Spirited Summer Style

June 24, 2018 |

I love the 4th of July. And I love getting my classic 1767 Cape Cod/Saltbox all decked out for the holiday. But, it’s the first day of summer that inspires…

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Yay! It’s A Country House Summer!

June 20, 2018 |

Summer…it’s here! And with it brings good growing, fresh garden to table eats, and late into the evening campfire gatherings. Life’s lived outdoors, and what living we do indoors now is…

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Decorate Your Door With Flowers (The Faux Kind!)

June 8, 2018 |

Faux flowers, used in balance with the real thing, can so beautifully compliment your front door. I love using flowers – real or faux – that represent what’s in bloom…

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Spring Pruning 101

May 30, 2018 |

When Tracy Furey, the Executive Producer of WFSB’s Better Connecticut, asked me about pruning a hydrangea shrub for an upcoming segment, little did I realize that once our sharp pruners…

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…And The 3 Winners Are…

May 26, 2018 |

Drum roll please! The 3 winners for 3 pairs of Weekend Passes for the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, New York, June 1-3, are: Cathy Carron, Patricia Rafalko, and Cindy…

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Country Living Fair Weekend Passes Giveaway!

May 23, 2018 |

Hi dear friends! It’s that time of year again for the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, New York, June 1-3. ! I just love this fair! I’ll be presenting again…

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The Garden Issue Is Here!

May 18, 2018 |

Dear friends! Our Spring/Summer Nora Murphy Country House Garden Issue is here! Inspired by my crazy passion for flowers I’ll take you for a tour around my country house to…

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