Connecticut Country House Blog

Tomato Love

September 1, 2017 |

Tomatoes have a special place in my heart, as well as my kitchen garden. As far back as I can remember, my family’s kitchen garden on Melville Avenue was always…

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Blackened Corn Garden Salsa

August 22, 2017 |

What does everyone have coming out of their ears in later August? Corn and tomatoes, of course! With that in mind, this recipe uses what’s at hand, while utilizing the…

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Hostess Gift: A Pretty Garden Bouquet

August 20, 2017 |

My very favorite hostess gift is a big or small cut mixed bouquet of flowers, herbs, and greens from my perennial gardens.  Depending on the season, and the host’s or…

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Bruschetta With Pesto (The Perfect Marriage)

August 12, 2017 |

Bruschetta. One of my favorite summertime nibbles. I call this delicious bite (or 2) bro-shet-tah (the English-Connecticut version!). In Italian, it’s pronounced bruce-key-tah, with the emphasis on key (I googled…

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Exciting News!

August 9, 2017 |

Dear friends! I hope you’re ready for this exciting announcement because Nora Murphy Country House is nominated for the international, prestigious Amara Interior Blog Award 2017 for Best Design Inspiration Blog!…

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Hello August!

August 2, 2017 |

Can you believe it’s August already?! We’re usually anticipating our annual pilgrimage to the Cape this month, but unfortunately not this year. I’m in full-on power mode on my summer…

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Better Connecticut: Decorating With Moss

July 31, 2017 |

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

July 26, 2017 |

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

July 23, 2017 |

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

July 21, 2017 |

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

July 19, 2017 |

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

July 15, 2017 |

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

July 12, 2017 |

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

July 6, 2017 |

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

July 3, 2017 |

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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