There’s nothing like a berry smoothie in the morning to kick off the day, especially when berries and fruits are in season! Here’s my take on a gorgeous deep pink…

Traditional peppermint sticks work double duty visually for the holidays as stirrers for mugs of hot cocoa, and displayed in a decorative container. Here my early 19th c. French tole…

Entertaining at Bow House, my dear friend Marta’s home, is relaxed and casual, and moves from room to room. The first stop is the gorgeous cheese board in the kitchen…

Summer is all too short in New England, and tomato season, while gratifyingly abundant, is sadly fleeting. To extend the shelf life of what nature has provided, one of my…

Give your cookie platter a playful, beachy look. Simply nestle nautical themed cookies in a bed of turbinado sugar. Found boxed as Sugar In The Raw, in the baking section…

Summer is big-time berry season in New England. One of my very favorite go-to desserts is my recipe for Farmhouse Blueberry Galettes. A galette is a free-form rustic tart, that,…

Whip up some frothy goodness! Strawberry Fool is an English sixteenth-century dessert that’s simply made up of crushed fruit folded into sweetened whipped cream. This different take on a dessert…

My hay day of quiche making was back in the late 80’s when I was newly married. I’m amazed when I think about the great food that Murph and I…

Food is love. It brings comfort. It engages all the senses. To me, it’s even another way to enjoy a home—every bite represents its personality and hospitality. Plus, it just…

While I always see clear tubs of them in stores, I’ve never attempted to whip up a batch of Meringue Cookies. Recently I decided to give making them a whirl.…

A while back, my cousin Judy turned me onto this classic Linzer cookie recipe. Always beautiful, always tasty, these cookies make a wonderful dessert or host/hostess gift. Judy’s Classic Linzer…

A freshly popped bowl of popcorn is where the party begins! For serving, I like to add cups or bowls so everyone can scoop for themselves. It’s amazing how quickly…

This French Apple Tart is a winner every single time I make it and serve it! Other than its delicious flavor, I just love its rustic appeal. Your friends will…

Stick with the classics! Here’s my Trick or Treat list of faves: Candy Buttons on paper tape Wax Bottles Bit-O-Honey Mary Jane Taffy Mellocreme Pumpkins Candy Corn Dum-Dums Smarties Pixy…

Say cheese! Yes, please! While I never met a cheese I didn’t like, this was a new taste sensation for me. My friend Marta showed me how she serves this…

Quick, healthy, refreshing and soooo colorful! Get out some wooden skewers. No need to be fancy. They can be the garden variety, Dollar store kind. The beauty lies in the…

One of our favorite recipes, and a big hit at Connecticut Country House, was inspired by the fabulous guacamole made tableside at Rosa Mexicano in NYC. We make ours at…