It’s no secret around here that I love a good picnic. I’ll take any excuse to have a picnic – heck, I’ve even been known to set up and host a picnic on the kitchen floor in the middle of winter when there’s a blizzard going on outside. They almost seem like a lost art; time […]
Let’s Embrace Autumn
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Menu Options
Christmas is in two days, and I feel like Thanksgiving was just yesterday. In case all of the holiday shopping has consumed your time and you haven’t had a minute to sit and plan your Christmas menu, never fear. Let me do the planning for you. I’m sharing with you a few easy and delicious […]
Quick, Easy Homemade Holiday Treats
As I sit here to write this post, I have my favorite holiday candle burning that brings allllllll the smells of Christmas to my office, and at this moment, everything feels just right. I allowed myself a slowdown today to spend time in the kitchen, make a few homemade holiday treats, and listen to Christmas music, natch.
I have several quick and easy homemade holiday treat recipes to share that are perfect to give out to dear friends and family, and to even enjoy yourselves.
Come on in and get the recipes!
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie Author: Farmhouse 1820 Ingredients FOR THE POTATOES: 2 pounds yellow potatoes 1/4 cup half and half 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper FOR THE MEAT FILLING: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced small 2 carrots, peeled and diced small 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds ground […]
Chocolate Covered Candy Canes
Chocolate Covered Candy Canes Author: Be Fed Again Ingredients 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 12 candy cane sticks Instructions Put the bittersweet chocolate into heatproof bowl. Fill medium saucepan half way with water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Set the bowl of semi sweet chocolate over the saucepan and melt chocolate, […]
From the Blog
Tips For Cleaning Your House In Just 20 Minutes A Day
I so miss having a house keeper. Not only was she a lifesaver because, although the task of cleaning is not beneath me by any means, I would just rather do something else. But with the pandemic looming and two furloughed parents, it was time to change out the vacuum bag, pick up the duster, gather the cleaners and get to work.
No need to play the part of Cinderella when I have the best tips for cleaning your house in just 20 minutes a day. Here’s how!
Because Why Just Have A Mess In One Room?!
New year, new projects. This is just how I like it – keep myself busy with planning and designing, and just plain filling in time until spring when I can work outside.
Truth be told, we still have a bastion of projects to be conquered inside in the 1820. Currently, there’s an AMAZING backsplash tile being installed as I type. But if the kitchen turned upside down isn’t enough, then why not install a rug runner on the front stairs turning the front of the house askew, then designing and building a prototype of a butcher block table, in small form, out of an old Jenga game, making my office look like a wood shop. Because, why just have a mess in one room?
Time For A Sneak Peek!
My Tips For Organizing A Linen Closet
Do you have, or have you ever had a closet where you were afraid that if you opened the door, everything would come falling out on you, kinda like that plastic storage container commercial? Well, although I hate to admit it, we did. Case in point, our linen closet.
January is a great time of year to organized, fresh start and all. Last week, I organized the pantry. Again. And this week, I’m all about the linen closet. Here are my tips for organizing a linen closet.
Cook With Brooke – Potato Leek Soup
Welcome to Cook with Brooke!
I’m by no means a trained chef, but rather someone that digs cooking and feels a sense of calm when I’m in the kitchen.
As promised, I’m starting this long planned bi-weekly series that’ll share one recipe, whether it’s a main dish, appetizer, salad or even an easy dessert, and I promise each dish will be one that you’ll love to cook as much as you’ll love to eat.
Let’s Cook with Brooke!
Here’s the recipe and VIDEO!
Best Tip For Removing White Water Rings On Wood
Do you have a piece of furniture that has an unwanted white water ring? Have you tried to remove the ring yet with no success? Well, this scenario happened here a few days ago, and I’m here to share with you the best tip for removing white water rings on wood.
Here we go..
